Davis
How to say it: DAY-vis · /ˈdeɪvɪs/
Son of David; Welsh/English surname from David (Hebrew 'Dawid', meaning beloved), used as a given name.
Davis was the 631st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 409 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #724 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #631 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 409 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,105 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #724 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A surname turned given name, Davis found its high in the 2000s. Holding close to that mark today, a gentle decline seems likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp edges with a breathy close give Davis a tidy, surname energy. Harrison reflects a similar style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Davis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Welsh.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Davis
- Davis Cleveland (born 2002)American actor
- Davis Kamoga (born 1968)Ugandan athletics competitor
- Davis Guggenheim (born 1963)American filmmaker
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