What does the name David mean? Find out below.
"David" is a name of Hebrew origin, and it means "Beloved". It's a name commonly given to boys.
From Koine Greek Δαυίδ (Dauíd), Δαβίδ (Dabíd), from the Biblical Hebrew דּוד (Dāwîḏ, literally “beloved”).
David was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Latin, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish
David Bowie was a singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He holds the title Ziggy Stardust" and Heroes". His most notable accomplishments were from 1962 to 2016. David was given the name David Robert Jones on January 8th, 1947 in Brixton, London, England. He died on January 10th, 2016.
David Luiz is a soccer player for the Paris Saint-Germain F.C., São Paulo FC, Esporte Clube Vitória, S.L. Benfica, Chelsea F.C., Brazil national under-20 football team, and Brazil national football team. David was born on April 22nd, 1987 in Diadema, Brazil.
Dave Franco is an actor and comedian. His ongoing career started in 2006. Dave was given the name David John Franco on June 12th, 1985 in Palo Alto, California, U.S.
David Cameron is a for Witney, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Conservative Party, Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Skills, Member of Parliament, forWitney, Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom), Leader of the Conser. David was born on October 9th, 1966 in Marylebone, London, United Kingdom.
David Beckham is a businessman, model, spokesperson, association football, footballer, and (retired). David was given the name David Robert Joseph Beckham on May 2nd, 1975 in Leytonstone, London, England.
David Haye is a boxer. David was born on October 13th, 1980 in England.
David is a monarch. He holds the title King of Israel and Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy). He has been prominent since 1010. David was born as the child of Jesse in Bethlehem.
Larry David is an improvisational theatre, observational comedy, sketch comedy, deadpan, and political satire comedian. Larry was given the name Lawrence Gene David on July 2nd, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Saint David was a saint. He holds the title Bishop. Saint was born in 500 in Caerfai, Pembrokeshire, Wales. He died on March 1st, 0589.
Keith David is an actor, singer, voice artist, comedian, and singing. He has been prominent since 1979. Keith was given the name Keith David Williams on June 4th, 1956 in Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S.
Craig David is a contemporary r&b, uk garage, hip hop music, and dance music singer-songwriter, master of ceremonies, rapping, and record producer. He was most prominent from 1999 to present. Craig was given the name Craig Ashley David on May 5th, 1981 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.
Ziva David is a special agent, major case response team field agent, ncis, mossad liaison officer, mossad operative, control officer, soldier in the israeli army, naval criminal investigative service, mossad, agent handling, and israel defense forces.
Year | Total Babies Born | Girls Born | Boys Born | Ranking |
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1880 | 869 | 0 | 869 |
#18 boy name |
1881 | 750 | 0 | 750 |
#18 boy name |
1882 | 838 | 0 | 838 |
#19 boy name |
1883 | 740 | 6 | 734 |
#20 boy name |
1884 | 761 | 0 | 761 |
#21 boy name |
1885 | 717 | 5 | 712 |
#22 boy name |
1886 | 674 | 0 | 674 |
#24 boy name |
1887 | 682 | 9 | 673 |
#22 boy name |
1888 | 801 | 0 | 801 |
#21 boy name |
1889 | 757 | 0 | 757 |
#22 boy name |
1890 | 731 | 0 | 731 |
#26 boy name |
1891 | 673 | 0 | 673 |
#26 boy name |
1892 | 818 | 5 | 813 |
#24 boy name |
1893 | 730 | 6 | 724 |
#27 boy name |
1894 | 729 | 0 | 729 |
#29 boy name |
1895 | 712 | 5 | 707 |
#32 boy name |
1896 | 772 | 7 | 765 |
#28 boy name |
1897 | 730 | 0 | 730 |
#29 boy name |
1898 | 820 | 5 | 815 |
#30 boy name |
1899 | 647 | 0 | 647 |
#32 boy name |
1900 | 894 | 9 | 885 |
#32 boy name |
1901 | 672 | 0 | 672 |
#30 boy name |
1902 | 761 | 0 | 761 |
#30 boy name |
1903 | 716 | 0 | 716 |
#33 boy name |
1904 | 817 | 0 | 817 |
#31 boy name |
1905 | 845 | 7 | 838 |
#32 boy name |
1906 | 886 | 8 | 878 |
#31 boy name |
1907 | 956 | 11 | 945 |
#31 boy name |
1908 | 1,016 | 0 | 1,016 |
#30 boy name |
1909 | 1,101 | 7 | 1,094 |
#29 boy name |
1910 | 1,267 | 9 | 1,258 |
#30 boy name |
1911 | 1,565 | 9 | 1,556 |
#27 boy name |
1912 | 2,874 | 16 | 2,858 |
#29 boy name |
1913 | 3,295 | 13 | 3,282 |
#29 boy name |
1914 | 4,272 | 21 | 4,251 |
#29 boy name |
1915 | 5,426 | 31 | 5,395 |
#31 boy name |
1916 | 5,838 | 25 | 5,813 |
#28 boy name |
1917 | 6,134 | 34 | 6,100 |
#28 boy name |
1918 | 6,664 | 37 | 6,627 |
#28 boy name |
1919 | 6,750 | 32 | 6,718 |
#27 boy name |
1920 | 7,478 | 33 | 7,445 |
#25 boy name |
1921 | 7,809 | 42 | 7,767 |
#25 boy name |
1922 | 7,896 | 31 | 7,865 |
#24 boy name |
1923 | 8,279 | 43 | 8,236 |
#24 boy name |
1924 | 8,807 | 51 | 8,756 |
#24 boy name |
1925 | 8,959 | 40 | 8,919 |
#22 boy name |
1926 | 9,093 | 56 | 9,037 |
#22 boy name |
1927 | 9,486 | 60 | 9,426 |
#21 boy name |
1928 | 10,070 | 68 | 10,002 |
#19 boy name |
1929 | 11,371 | 73 | 11,298 |
#17 boy name |
1930 | 12,360 | 86 | 12,274 |
#15 boy name |
1931 | 11,832 | 56 | 11,776 |
#13 boy name |
1932 | 12,194 | 56 | 12,138 |
#12 boy name |
1933 | 12,083 | 63 | 12,020 |
#13 boy name |
1934 | 14,075 | 75 | 14,000 |
#12 boy name |
1935 | 15,723 | 60 | 15,663 |
#11 boy name |
1936 | 17,527 | 52 | 17,475 |
#10 boy name |
1937 | 21,046 | 70 | 20,976 |
#8 boy name |
1938 | 23,055 | 63 | 22,992 |
#8 boy name |
1939 | 25,450 | 93 | 25,357 |
#7 boy name |
1940 | 27,768 | 84 | 27,684 |
#7 boy name |
1941 | 30,644 | 94 | 30,550 |
#7 boy name |
1942 | 36,009 | 114 | 35,895 |
#6 boy name |
1943 | 37,347 | 110 | 37,237 |
#6 boy name |
1944 | 37,479 | 100 | 37,379 |
#6 boy name |
1945 | 37,181 | 87 | 37,094 |
#6 boy name |
1946 | 46,540 | 105 | 46,435 |
#6 boy name |
1947 | 57,912 | 111 | 57,801 |
#6 boy name |
1948 | 56,730 | 122 | 56,608 |
#5 boy name |
1949 | 59,724 | 116 | 59,608 |
#6 boy name |
1950 | 60,871 | 134 | 60,737 |
#5 boy name |
1951 | 64,922 | 102 | 64,820 |
#5 boy name |
1952 | 71,886 | 134 | 71,752 |
#5 boy name |
1953 | 76,222 | 151 | 76,071 |
#5 boy name |
1954 | 79,703 | 153 | 79,550 |
#5 boy name |
1955 | 86,360 | 149 | 86,211 |
#2 boy name |
1956 | 81,759 | 158 | 81,601 |
#4 boy name |
1957 | 82,517 | 166 | 82,351 |
#3 boy name |
1958 | 82,798 | 205 | 82,593 |
#2 boy name |
1959 | 84,161 | 238 | 83,923 |
#2 boy name |
1960 | 86,163 | 223 | 85,940 |
#1 boy name |
1961 | 84,996 | 234 | 84,762 |
#2 boy name |
1962 | 81,619 | 291 | 81,328 |
#2 boy name |
1963 | 78,712 | 236 | 78,476 |
#3 boy name |
1964 | 75,318 | 249 | 75,069 |
#3 boy name |
1965 | 68,088 | 219 | 67,869 |
#3 boy name |
1966 | 66,665 | 231 | 66,434 |
#2 boy name |
1967 | 67,095 | 283 | 66,812 |
#2 boy name |
1968 | 63,998 | 265 | 63,733 |
#2 boy name |
1969 | 64,015 | 296 | 63,719 |
#2 boy name |
1970 | 62,049 | 289 | 61,760 |
#3 boy name |
1971 | 53,385 | 260 | 53,125 |
#3 boy name |
1972 | 46,614 | 237 | 46,377 |
#4 boy name |
1973 | 41,334 | 225 | 41,109 |
#5 boy name |
1974 | 42,039 | 234 | 41,805 |
#4 boy name |
1975 | 39,415 | 237 | 39,178 |
#5 boy name |
1976 | 39,526 | 229 | 39,297 |
#4 boy name |
1977 | 40,800 | 252 | 40,548 |
#4 boy name |
1978 | 40,948 | 245 | 40,703 |
#4 boy name |
1979 | 42,364 | 285 | 42,079 |
#4 boy name |
1980 | 42,213 | 291 | 41,922 |
#4 boy name |
1981 | 40,871 | 224 | 40,647 |
#5 boy name |
1982 | 40,696 | 250 | 40,446 |
#5 boy name |
1983 | 39,520 | 321 | 39,199 |
#4 boy name |
1984 | 38,712 | 235 | 38,477 |
#5 boy name |
1985 | 38,800 | 290 | 38,510 |
#6 boy name |
1986 | 37,411 | 274 | 37,137 |
#5 boy name |
1987 | 37,032 | 252 | 36,780 |
#5 boy name |
1988 | 35,555 | 250 | 35,305 |
#6 boy name |
1989 | 35,362 | 148 | 35,214 |
#5 boy name |
1990 | 33,862 | 120 | 33,742 |
#6 boy name |
1991 | 30,510 | 94 | 30,416 |
#8 boy name |
1992 | 28,525 | 117 | 28,408 |
#10 boy name |
1993 | 27,113 | 89 | 27,024 |
#11 boy name |
1994 | 24,941 | 76 | 24,865 |
#13 boy name |
1995 | 23,102 | 69 | 23,033 |
#16 boy name |
1996 | 23,071 | 62 | 23,009 |
#13 boy name |
1997 | 21,914 | 37 | 21,877 |
#14 boy name |
1998 | 20,918 | 42 | 20,876 |
#13 boy name |
1999 | 20,370 | 43 | 20,327 |
#16 boy name |
2000 | 19,805 | 44 | 19,761 |
#16 boy name |
2001 | 19,379 | 41 | 19,338 |
#12 boy name |
2002 | 18,705 | 38 | 18,667 |
#13 boy name |
2003 | 18,642 | 31 | 18,611 |
#14 boy name |
2004 | 18,446 | 66 | 18,380 |
#14 boy name |
2005 | 18,131 | 25 | 18,106 |
#13 boy name |
2006 | 17,654 | 30 | 17,624 |
#13 boy name |
2007 | 17,556 | 24 | 17,532 |
#12 boy name |
2008 | 16,337 | 22 | 16,315 |
#14 boy name |
2009 | 15,444 | 16 | 15,428 |
#14 boy name |
2010 | 14,206 | 25 | 14,181 |
#15 boy name |
2011 | 13,234 | 19 | 13,215 |
#18 boy name |
2012 | 12,535 | 18 | 12,517 |
#20 boy name |
2013 | 12,354 | 15 | 12,339 |
#18 boy name |
2014 | 12,195 | 13 | 12,182 |
#18 boy name |
2015 | 11,784 | 18 | 11,766 |
#18 boy name |
2016 | 11,042 | 14 | 11,028 |
#19 boy name |
The map shows the relative popularity of the name David as a first name in each of the states. See other popular names in Rhode Island, West Virginia, or Vermont.
The map shows the relative popularity of the name David as a last name in each of the states. See other popular names in Alaska, Louisiana, or U.S. Virgin Islands.
Ethnicity | David | U.S. | |
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█ | White | 59.45% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 14.86% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 13.85% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.73% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.52% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 7.59% | 16.26% |
People with the last name David are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander