Dovid - A very unique male name
Dovid at a glance
Dovid is ranked #1048 among boy baby names in 2025, with 159 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1048 and first appeared on the charts in 1970.
- Rank in 2025
- #1048
- Births in 2025
- 159
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1048)
- First appeared
- 1970
- Trend
- #1152 in 2020 → #1048 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 9,222 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 9,222 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dovid peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1048.
Famous with this name
Dovid Klein
Dovid Tenenbaum
Michael Dovid
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Dovid is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dovid is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #99 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,513.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 Dovid is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Dovid origin and meaning
Yiddish, from Hebrew
The Yiddish form of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'
Dovid is how David is said and spelled in Yiddish, used continuously in Ashkenazi Jewish communities and honouring the biblical King David. US records begin in 1970 and the name reached its highest use in 2025, reflecting the growth of the communities that use it.
Attested etymology
Dovid is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Dovid, pop culture references for the name Dovid and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Dovid
We've found the following names that sound similar to Dovid, sorted by popularity.
David / Duvid / Davit / Daivd / Davide / Divit / Dabid / Dvid /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.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1048 |
| 2024 | 1145 |
| 2023 | 1122 |
| 2022 | 1085 |
| 2021 | 1137 |
| 2020 | 1152 |
| 2019 | 1202 |
| 2018 | 1178 |
| 2017 | 1221 |
| 2016 | 1258 |
| 2015 | 1190 |
| 2014 | 1297 |
| 2013 | 1277 |
| 2012 | 1361 |
| 2011 | 1302 |
| 2010 | 1354 |
| 2009 | 1396 |
| 2008 | 1409 |
| 2007 | 1379 |
| 2006 | 1476 |
| 2005 | 1498 |
| 2004 | 1409 |
| 2003 | 1464 |
| 2002 | 1260 |
| 2001 | 1541 |
| 2000 | 1355 |
| 1999 | 1400 |
| 1998 | 1496 |
| 1997 | 1443 |
| 1996 | 1625 |
| 1995 | 1494 |
| 1994 | 1966 |
| 1993 | 1390 |
| 1992 | 1743 |
| 1991 | 1810 |
| 1990 | 1454 |
| 1989 | 1502 |
| 1988 | 1671 |
| 1987 | 1654 |
| 1986 | 1636 |
| 1985 | 1551 |
| 1984 | 1750 |
| 1983 | 1489 |
| 1982 | 1542 |
| 1981 | 1675 |
| 1980 | 1555 |
| 1979 | 1772 |
| 1978 | 1686 |
| 1977 | 1751 |
| 1976 | 2021 |
| 1975 | 1699 |
| 1973 | 1502 |
| 1971 | 1539 |
| 1970 | 1636 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99 |
| New York | 420 |
| Maryland | 647 |
| Pennsylvania | 1282 |
| Florida | 1513 |
Even more about Dovid
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 Dovid 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 Dovid?
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.Pronunciation
DOH-vid · /ˈdoʊvɪd/
Around the world
- David (Hebrew) — The original form, David in English spelling.
Spellings and nicknames
- David — The standard English form; a separate, far more common entry.
Nicknames: Dovi
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
Dovid is chosen within Jewish families who want David's heritage in its Yiddish voice rather than the English form. It signals tradition and continuity more than fashion.
Worth knowing
- Outside Jewish communities it will be read as a misspelling of David.
- Pronunciation (DOH-vid, not DAY-vid) will need explaining.
