Davis
boy name#668 in 2025Davis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #334 in 1901, ranks #668 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#668
rank today
#334
peak (1901)
409
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #483 |
| 1890s | #511 |
| 1900s | #519 |
| 1910s | #535 |
| 1920s | #530 |
| 1930s | #547 |
| 1940s | #553 |
| 1950s | #626 |
| 1960s | #713 |
| 1970s | #787 |
| 1980s | #635 |
| 1990s | #452 |
| 2000s | #391 |
| 2010s | #466 |
| 2020s | #611 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Davis has been most popular in TX, NC, GA.
Living bearers
About 26,500 people named Davis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Davis alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Davis in 2025?
- Davis ranks #668 among US boy names in 2025, with 409 babies given the name.
- When was the name Davis most popular?
- Davis peaked in 1901, reaching #334 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Davis with classmates?
- Davis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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