Holding steady.
Popularity of Darvis since 1944
Babies named Darvis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darvis is a rare given name that appears to be a variant of Davis, itself a Welsh patronymic from David. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1944, but it has never reached the top 1,000 in any year. Its peak year came in 1986, when it saw its highest number of births, though those numbers were still very small. In recent decades, the name has remained stable at very low usage levels. Darvis has been registered in a handful of states across the country, with no single state dominating its occurrence. For parents seeking an uncommon name with familiar roots, Darvis offers a distinctive option with a clear link to the well-known name Davis.
Darvis appears to be a variant form of Davis, itself a Welsh patronymic from the Hebrew name David, meaning 'beloved'. As a given name, Darvis has been in occasional use in the United States since at least 1944, though it has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Darv
Variants: Davis, Darvus
Sibling names for Darvis
Names that share Darvis's style, for a brother or sister.
