David

Boys

Best rank #19 (2009) · ranked in 18 years

Over 18 tracked years from 2008 to 2025, David held a spot in the rankings.

It eased from #20 in 2008 to #51 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #51.

At its peak year of 2009, David was given to 15,473 newborns.

David was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025516,801
  2. 2024437,376
  3. 2023427,428
  4. 2022457,835
  5. 2021437,951
  6. 2020408,273
  7. 2019409,001
  8. 2018359,826
  9. 20173510,253
  10. 20162711,168
  11. 20152611,857
  12. 20142412,272
  13. 20132612,415
  14. 20122812,583
  15. 20112613,278
  16. 20102314,247
  17. 20091915,473
  18. 20082016,369

Similar names

Names similar to David include Daniel, Dylan, Destiny, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is David a popular name?
David reached a best rank of #19 in 2009 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does David rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), David ranks #51.
Is David a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was David most popular?
David peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)