Davis
Davis is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of David; beloved.
Origin and history
Davis originated as an English surname meaning 'son of David'. Derived from the Hebrew name David, it carries the classical meaning of 'beloved'. It has been steadily used as a given name in the United States, often given to honor family heritage or as a classic surname-as-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
32,076 babies in the United States have been named Davis since 1880. It ranks #655 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #592.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.7 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- NC (8.1 %)
- AL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 152 |
| 1890-1900 | 156 |
| 1900-1910 | 215 |
| 1910-1920 | 868 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,347 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,134 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,304 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,371 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,151 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,113 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,041 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,122 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,136 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,210 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,756 |
Famous people named Davis
- Davis Guggenheim: Director, Producer
- Davis Love III: Golfer
- Davis Bertāns: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Davis is part of a long-standing tradition in English-speaking countries of adapting family surnames into given names.
- Because it derives from David, Davis ultimately traces its roots to the Hebrew word for 'beloved'.