Will my child share the name David with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 788 UK babies named David per year, your child will almost certainly be the only David in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is David becoming more or less popular in the UK?

David has held a stable position around #64 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #32 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.

What does the name David mean?

The name David has Hebrew origins and means "Beloved". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.

Is David a popular baby name in the United States?

David ranks #31 in the US (2024), comfortably inside the American top 100.

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👦 Boy's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #64

David

David sits comfortably in the UK charts at #64 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

Origin & Meaning

Hebrew — Beloved

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UK Rank 2024

#64

US Rank #31

About the Name David

David is holding steady in the rankings at #64. It reached its peak of #32 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.

In terms of origin, David is rooted in Hebrew, where it means "Beloved". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.

David is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #31, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.