How Many People Are Named Davis?
Complete statistics for the name Davis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Davis is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 12,262 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 26,914 people. It's a genuinely modern name, with 56% of those named Davis being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 32,659 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Davis Through the Generations
Davis has seen its peak popularity in recent years, reaching its highest point in 2007 with 773 births. Today, the average age of people named Davis is 38, indicating a younger demographic compared to many other names. The age distribution shows a significant portion under 30, with 18,323 individuals, while 6,821 are aged between 30 and 60, and 7,515 are over 60, suggesting a slowly declining trend but still maintaining a strong presence among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Davis's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Davis
How Many People Have the Name Davis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,074,448 people in the United States currently share the name Davis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 308 Americans, placing it in the Common category.
Is Davis a Common or Rare Name?
Davis is classified as Common. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Davis in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Davis Most Popular?
The name Davis reached peak popularity in 2007, with 773 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Davis?
Approximately 1,074,448 people named Davis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,074,448. That works out to roughly 1 in 308 Americans.
Is Davis a rare name?
Davis is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 308 Americans has this name.
What does the name Davis mean?
The meaning and origin of Davis are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Davis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Davis are male and 3% are female.
When was Davis most popular?
Davis peaked in 2007 with 773 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.