How Many People Are Named Dawit?

Complete statistics for the name Dawit: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dawit
Very Rare
Hebrew, via Ge'ez (Ethiopic)

Dawit has a unique, almost ancient feel despite being a relatively new name. There are only 544 people named Dawit in the US today, making it so rare that it's like finding one in 606,736 Americans. It peaked in 2013 with 26 births, showing its modern rise.

~1,010
Living in US
1 in 328,168
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beloved
🌐
Origin
Hebrew, via Ge'ez (Ethiopic)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Warm Loyal Expressive Compassionate
3
Life Path Number

The life path number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, communicative spirit. People connected to this number tend to be socially gifted and naturally drawn to artistic or verbal forms of expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

257,716
Worldwide Bearers
#4,076
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
137,784
🇪🇷 Eritrea
111,478
🇸🇩 Sudan
4,958
🇺🇸 United States
1,420
🇮🇩 Indonesia
542
🇸🇪 Sweden
317
🇨🇦 Canada
244
🇬🇧 England
185
🇹🇭 Thailand
180
🇩🇪 Germany
112

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
544 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
445
Would be under 30 (80%)
108
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 553 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dawit Through the Generations

Dawit's journey is fascinating. With just 553 total births across all time but 544 currently living, it shows a strong resurgence. The peak in 2013 with 26 births is striking, indicating a recent surge in popularity. The majority of Dawits are under 30, making up 80% of the total, which aligns with its modern, newer-generation status. This contrasts sharply with its very low all-time birth rate, suggesting a concentrated influx of new names in recent years. The age distribution also tells a story, with no one over 60, highlighting its rapid adoption among younger generations. Overall, Dawit's trajectory from rarity to prominence in such a short span is quite remarkable.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11
Minnesota 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Dawit

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dawit's Hebrew, via Ge'ez (Ethiopic) roots

📄 About the Name Dawit

How Many People Have the Name Dawit?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,010 people in the United States currently share the name Dawit. That works out to roughly 1 in every 328,168 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dawit a Common or Rare Name?

Dawit is classified as Very 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.

What Does the Name Dawit Mean?

Dawit means "Beloved" and comes from Hebrew, via Ge'ez (Ethiopic) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dawit in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Dawit Most Popular?

The name Dawit reached peak popularity in 2013, with 26 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 Dawit?

Approximately 1,010 people named Dawit live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,010. That works out to roughly 1 in 328,168 Americans.

Is Dawit a rare name?

Dawit is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 328,168 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dawit mean?

Dawit means "Beloved" and comes from Hebrew, via Ge'ez (Ethiopic) origins.

Is Dawit more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dawit are male and 0% are female.

When was Dawit most popular?

Dawit peaked in 2013 with 26 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,010
All-Time Births1,010
1 in X1 in 328,168
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2013
World Rank#4,076
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.