Davian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Davian is a modern name with roots in Latin and Hebrew, meaning 'beloved.' It evolved from the historical name David through various linguistic forms. The name is often associated with positive traits such as creativity and individuality. It does not have direct biblical relevance, and it has gained popularity in recent years as a contemporary variant.
The name Davian is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Davian has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Davian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2852nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 850th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 962nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17350th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14637th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Davian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Davian"
Pronunciation
/ˈdeɪviən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Davian is derived from the Hebrew name David, which means 'beloved.' The Latin form, 'Davidus,' influenced its modern variants.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Davidus (Latin), David (Hebrew), Davi (Old French), Davian (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Davian gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of David, becoming more common in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
David, Davy, Davi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Davian is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Davian Clarke, Jamaican athlete, Davian McKenzie, renowned artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Davian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Davian"
"Davian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4449th of 10718 | 86 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2852nd of 16616 | 334 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 850th of 24088 | 3,481 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 962nd of 23106 | 2,674 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17350th of 19264 | 8 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14637th of 35406 | 81 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Davian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
39.64% 2059th/5194 |
58.75% 3711th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.43% 1211th/4582 |
16.11% 832nd/5164 |
11.71% 856th/7313 |
9.49% 708th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.04% 1595th/3984 |
20.88% 937th/4487 |
15.33% 1046th/6822 |
11.42% 717th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Davian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Davian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Davian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.