David
David is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved' or 'uncle,' most famously borne by the biblical King David who defeated Goliath. It has been a consistently popular name across cultures and centuries, carrying deep religious and historical significance.
Current Popularity
#31 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Recognized internationally with minimal variation
- •Strong historical and biblical significance
- •Never feels dated despite centuries of use
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Statistics
3,669,730
Total births since 1880
1955
Peak year
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