Davin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Davin is a name with Old French origins, derived from the Hebrew 'Dawid', meaning 'beloved'. The name has evolved through historical forms including David and Davin. It has biblical relevance due to its association with King David. In contemporary settings, Davin is seen as a unique and creative name, with notable individuals contributing to its popularity.
The name Davin is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Davin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling 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 male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Davin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2371st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 846th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 866th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 671st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1346th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9197th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8077th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11099th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22546th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Davin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Davin"
Pronunciation
/ˈdævɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Davin is derived from the Old French name 'David', which comes from the Hebrew name 'Dawid', meaning 'beloved'.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
David, Davin
Biblical Background
The name has biblical significance as it is associated with King David from the Hebrew Bible.
Historical Usage
Davin gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly as a modern variation of David.
Variants & Derivatives
David, Dave, Davy
Modern Popularity & Image
Davin is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Davin McCoy, a notable American football player., Davin B. McCoy, a well-known artist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Davin"
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 "Davin"
"Davin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2371st of 7552 | 224 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 846th of 10718 | 1,469 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 866th of 16616 | 2,117 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 671st of 24088 | 5,125 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1346th of 23106 | 1,653 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9197th of 19264 | 56 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8077th of 27321 | 137 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11099th of 35406 | 134 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22546th of 30306 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Davin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
50.92% 1413th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.37% 892nd/2937 |
38.82% 1352nd/3483 |
27.40% 964th/3518 |
17.51% 708th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.39% 1083rd/3685 |
25.63% 1147th/4475 |
17.02% 884th/5194 |
13.31% 841st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.12% 647th/4582 |
14.56% 752nd/5164 |
9.46% 692nd/7313 |
8.21% 613th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.92% 1431st/3984 |
35.52% 1594th/4487 |
20.08% 1370th/6822 |
18.82% 1181st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Davin" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Davin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Davin" 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.