David
David sits comfortably in the UK charts at #73 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Hebrew — Beloved
About the Name David
David ranked #73 in 2025, down from its peak of #32 in 1996 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 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 a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only David on the register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #31, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named David
- F. R. David — Elli Robert Fitoussi, known professionally as F.
- David Alexandre Winter — David Alexandre Winter is a Dutch-born international pop singer.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name David
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name David
Almost certainly the only David in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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