Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name David.
National Rank (2025)
#35
All-Time Peak Rank
#1 (1960)
Total U.S. Births
3,676,654
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The David Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind David
According to SSA data, David achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 1960. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1955 with 86,306 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 42.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name David scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-42.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record86,306Births in 1955
Years in Top 100
146yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:7,569
1890s:7,333
1900s:8,619
1910s:43,853
1920s:88,736
1930s:164,701
1940s:426,372
1950s:769,963
1960s:733,953
1970s:445,704
1980s:383,687
1990s:253,711
2000s:180,098
2010s:116,740
2020s:45,615
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDa-vid
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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