Will my child share the name Davis with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Davis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Davis in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Davis becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Davis is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1686 places over the last five years to #2922 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Davis popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Davis a popular baby name in the United States?

Davis ranks #645 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Davis

Davis is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Davis in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

US Rank #645

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 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 #645, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.