Davy
Every Davy since 1917 — 3,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Davy
Davy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,078 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,008 American babies have been named Davy — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1955, when 195 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Davy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Davy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,966 | 19 | #5,078 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,997 | 45 | #2,840 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,285 | 24 | #4,371 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,682 | 24 | #4,332 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,183 | 24 | #4,272 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,006 | 33 | #3,356 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,232 | 23 | #4,365 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,872 | 11 | #7,240 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,922 | 14 | #6,112 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,026 | 13 | #6,438 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,327 | 13 | #6,415 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,222 | 20 | #4,737 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,526 | 11 | #7,142 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,629 | 16 | #5,530 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,734 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,676 | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,995 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,892 | 15 | #5,834 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,533 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,359 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,152 | 10 | #7,231 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,092 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #5,954 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,169 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,111 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,647 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,971 | 15 | #4,098 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,198 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,055 | 28 | #2,027 |
| 1980 | — | — | 44 | #1,435 |
| 1975 | — | — | 39 | #1,414 |
| 1970 | — | — | 46 | #1,226 |
| 1965 | — | — | 26 | #1,526 |
| 1960 | — | — | 48 | #1,133 |
| 1955 | — | — | 195 | #525 |
| 1950 | — | — | 26 | #1,440 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,434 |
| 1940 | — | — | 20 | #1,530 |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,156 |
| 1930 | — | — | 30 | #1,309 |
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Famous people named Davy
- Davy Crockett Explorer · 1786–1836
- Davy Roef Soccer player · b. 1994
- Davy Arnaud Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Davy in 2025?
Davy ranked #5,078 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Davy?
3,008 babies have been named Davy in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Davy most popular?
Davy peaked in 1955, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Davy a boy or girl name?
Davy is used for both: about 11% of babies named Davy have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Davy rising or falling?
Davy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Davy?
Well-known people named Davy include Davy Crockett (explorer), Davy Roef (soccer player), Davy Arnaud (soccer player).