Declining since 2008, #1,362 for boys today.
Popularity of Davian since 1970
Babies named Davian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 448 |
| 2000s | 2,359 |
| 2010s | 2,610 |
| 2020s | 1,117 |
Meaning & origin
Davian emerged in U.S. naming records in 1970, a period that saw a surge in creative name formation. By its peak year, 2007, it reached its highest rank, but since 2008 its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 1362, with approximately 1 in 12,468 boys receiving the name. While never extremely common, it has seen the most use in states like Massachusetts, Colorado, and Arizona. Davian fits a pattern of names that feel both familiar and distinctive, blending the traditional Dave with the stylish -ian ending popularized in the late 20th century.
Davian first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, most likely as a modern invented name. It may blend the name Dave (or David) with the popular suffix -ian, seen in names such as Adrian or Julian. Its rise and subsequent decline in use reflect typical patterns for contemporary coinages.
Where Davian is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dave, Davi, Ian
Sibling names for Davian
Names that share Davian's style, for a brother or sister.
