Davian
How to say it: duh-VEE-un · /dəˈviən/
Modern elaboration of David (Hebrew: 'beloved'). Likely a coinage blending David with the -ian suffix; no distinct traditional etymology.
Davian was the 1,185th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 137 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,407 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,185 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,199 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,407 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving almost entirely in recent decades, Davian crested in the 2010s. It remains near that high, though the next few years look likely to soften.
What goes with it
Said duh VEE un, three syllables with sharp edges and a breathy finish. Zavier shares its modern snap.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Davian is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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