Davin
Davin is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Finn, person from Finland; or beloved.
Origin and history
Davin is a masculine given name usually derived from Old Norse, meaning 'Finn' or 'person from Finland', or associated with the Irish name David or Devin. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it remains a familiar yet uncommon modern choice for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
10,636 babies in the United States have been named Davin since 1880. It ranks #1159 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1518.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 381 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,080 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,262 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,544 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,592 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,275 |
| 2020-2029 | 410 |
Famous people named Davin
- Davin Joseph: American football player
Nicknames
Dave, Davy
Fun facts
- Davin likely originated as a Scandinavian name referring to a Finnish person, but it also developed independently as a variation of David or Devin in English-speaking regions.
- The name saw its peak popularity in the United States during the 2000s before gradually stabilizing in usage.