Dovid Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dovid originates from Hebrew, meaning 'beloved'. It evolved from its historical form David and is associated with King David from biblical texts. The name is prevalent in Jewish culture and has various derivatives. It is viewed positively, especially within Jewish communities, and has notable figures such as Dovid Katz and Dovid Cohen.
The name Dovid is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dovid has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male 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 male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dovid' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3645th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2380th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1840th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1412th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dovid' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dovid"
Pronunciation
/ˈdoʊvɪd/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Dovid is derived from the Hebrew name דוד (David), which means 'beloved'. It is often associated with the biblical figure King David, who is a significant character in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
David (Hebrew), Dawid (Welsh), Davi (Italian), Davy (English)
Historical Usage
The name Dovid gained popularity particularly within Jewish communities and has been used in various cultures, especially among those who speak Yiddish.
Variants & Derivatives
David, Dawid, Davi, Davy, Dovid
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dovid is viewed positively within Jewish culture and is associated with tradition and heritage. It is less common outside of these communities.
Famous People
Dovid Katz (linguist and Yiddish scholar), Dovid Cohen (musician and composer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dovid"
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 "Dovid"
"Dovid" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3645th of 10718 | 128 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2380th of 16616 | 431 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1840th of 24088 | 1,115 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1412th of 23106 | 1,541 |
Regional Popularity of "Dovid" 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) |
- |
32.99% 1149th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
17.52% 784th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
10.77% 556th/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
49.12% 3666th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
9.00% 404th/4487 |
43.54% 2970th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dovid" 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 "Dovid"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dovid" 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.