Name meaning & stats
David
David means “beloved” (Hebrew origin). 3,367,313 US babies since 1940, peak 1955. Notable Davids are 1.6× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“beloved”
HebrewWell documented
From Biblical Hebrew Dawid.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1955
3,367,313 US babies were named David between 1940 and 2025.
Where Davids end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | High · 933 people |
| Professor | 1.6× | High · 787 people |
| Writer | 1.4× | High · 673 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | High · 611 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Davids show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
David has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
David is the main spelling
- David 100%
- Davide <1%
- Davied <1%
- Daved <1%
- Davyd <1%
- Davud <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1955)