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David

girl name#11932 in 2025

David entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #561 in 1967, ranks #11932 today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 18832025

18832025
US babies named David per year from 1883 to 2025
#11932
rank today
#561
peak (1967)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1880s#884
1890s#1462
1900s#1448
1910s#1428
1920s#1121
1930s#849
1940s#772
1950s#762
1960s#626
1970s#642
1980s#723
1990s#2127
2000s#4602
2010s#7596
2020s#11230

Living bearers

About 10,500 people named David are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical David alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name David in 2025?
David ranks #11932 among US girl names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
When was the name David most popular?
David peaked in 1967, reaching #561 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name David with classmates?
David will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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