Davy
Davy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Davy is a traditional diminutive or variant of David, which traces back to the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. While historically common in the British Isles, it gained legendary American status through folk hero Davy Crockett. In the modern United States, it remains a charmingly vintage, uncommon given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,682 babies in the United States have been named Davy since 1880. It ranks #2502 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1758.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.3 %)
- CA (19 %)
- NC (7.4 %)
- LA (4.9 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 148 |
| 1940-1950 | 163 |
| 1950-1960 | 586 |
| 1960-1970 | 410 |
| 1970-1980 | 458 |
| 1980-1990 | 257 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 149 |
| 2020-2029 | 169 |
Famous people named Davy
- Davy Crockett: Frontiersman, Politician
- Davy Jones: Singer, Actor
- Davy Klaassen: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to 19th-century American pioneer and politician Davy Crockett.
- The phrase 'Davy Jones's Locker' has been used since the 18th century as an idiom for the bottom of the sea.