Davis is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Davis in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#5137
US Rank #668
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About the Name Davis
Davis is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1686 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1027 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Davis is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Davis in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #645, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Davis
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Davis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Davis in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Davis is declining: down 529 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #1,027 in 2001.
Davis is more popular in the US (#645) than in the UK (#2922). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Davis ranks #645 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Davis (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 529 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Davis
Almost certainly the only Davis in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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