Davis

Davis - A very unique male name

Davis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #458. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Davis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Davis? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Davis. The baby boy name Davis was given to 378 baby boys in 2025, ranking #656 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,879 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Davis peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 359.

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Davis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Davis is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #262 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,616.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Davis is where you live.

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Davis origin and meaning

Welsh/English patronymic surname

A transferred surname meaning 'son of Davy (David)'; David itself is Hebrew, 'beloved'

Davis has been used as a first name since 1910, drawn from one of the most common Welsh and English surnames. It peaked as a given name in 2007 and has been falling since.

Attested etymology

Davis is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Davis, pop culture references for the name Davis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Davis

We've found the following names that sound similar to Davis, sorted by popularity.

Deepak / Devesh / Detavious /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Davis

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Davis a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Davis?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DAY-vis · /ˈdeɪvɪs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Davis Love III — Professional golfer, winner of the 1997 PGA Championship (b. 1964) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Davis appeals as a preppy, surname-style alternative to David — familiar in shape, but far less expected as a first name.

Worth knowing

• Reads first as a surname; Miles Davis and other famous Davises held it as a family name, not a given name