How Many People Are Named Davy?
Complete statistics for the name Davy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Davy is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 137,961 Americans bearing it today, making just 2,392 people named Davy alive in the US. It's a name on the rise, peaking in popularity back in 1955.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Davy often resonate with the life-path number 7, which traditionally represents introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 2,967 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: 1955Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Davy Through the Generations
Over the decades, Davy has seen its peaks and valleys, but it's currently experiencing a resurgence. Born in 1955, when 195 babies were given this name, today's Davys span a wide age range, with 40% over 60, 36% aged 30-60, and 24% under 30. This spread suggests a name that's both classic and modern, appealing across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Davy
Davy is a male given name in its own right, as well as a short form (hypocorism) of the name David. Davy may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Davy's English roots
📄 About the Name Davy
How Many People Have the Name Davy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,370 people in the United States currently share the name Davy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 98,353 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Davy a Common or Rare Name?
Davy is classified as Rare. 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 Davy in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.
When Was Davy Most Popular?
The name Davy reached peak popularity in 1955, with 195 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Davy?
Approximately 3,370 people named Davy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,370. That works out to roughly 1 in 98,353 Americans.
Is Davy a rare name?
Davy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 98,353 Americans has this name.
What does the name Davy mean?
The meaning and origin of Davy are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Davy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Davy are male and 13% are female.
When was Davy most popular?
Davy peaked in 1955 with 195 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.