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David

male

Meaning

"Beloved"

A major biblical royal name from Hebrew, associated with King David and enduring in Jewish and Christian communities.

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Popularity History of David

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#31Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#31

David was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-4

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

David Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for David.

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Baby Name Lists That Include David

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Famous Davids

  • K
    King David (Bible)
    Second king of the United Kingdom of Israel and author of the Psalms
  • D
    David Bowie
    English rock musician and cultural icon
  • D
    David Beckham
    English former professional footballer

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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