A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Davie since 1880
Babies named Davie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Davie's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 18 |
| 1890s | 15 | 16 |
| 1900s | 28 | 34 |
| 1910s | 66 | 215 |
| 1920s | 104 | 354 |
| 1930s | 85 | 375 |
| 1940s | 86 | 371 |
| 1950s | 60 | 491 |
| 1960s | 25 | 477 |
| 1970s | 28 | 310 |
| 1980s | 43 | 226 |
| 1990s | 30 | 156 |
| 2000s | 80 | 106 |
| 2010s | 167 | 54 |
| 2020s | 302 | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Davie is a classic Scottish diminutive of David that has been in use as an independent name since at least 1880, the earliest year for which U.S. data is available. It reached its peak popularity in 1885, reflecting its strong roots in Scottish communities and its common use as a nickname. After a long period of decline, Davie has been rising in popularity since 2012, showing renewed interest in vintage names. Its rarity today, ranking 8,910th in 2025 with only about 1 in 213,510 newborns receiving the name, gives it a distinctive charm. Although not tied to any specific top states in recent decades, Davie retains a strong association with Scottish heritage.
Davie is a Scottish diminutive of David, from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. It emerged as a familiar form in Scotland and England centuries ago, often used as a nickname for David. In the 19th century, it was also occasionally given as an independent given name, especially in Scotland.
“Davie” around the world
Where Davie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dave
Sibling names for Davie
Names that share Davie's style, for a brother or sister.
