Declining since 2008, #2,676 for boys today.
Popularity of Davin since 1949
Babies named Davin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 87 |
| 1960s | 381 |
| 1970s | 1,080 |
| 1980s | 1,262 |
| 1990s | 1,544 |
| 2000s | 3,592 |
| 2010s | 2,275 |
| 2020s | 410 |
Meaning & origin
Davin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1949, but it was not until the 2000s that it gained notable traction. Its peak year was 2007, when it ranked highest in usage. Since 2008, however, its popularity has been falling. In 2025, Davin ranked 2676th, with roughly 1 in every 35,585 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting broader trends for modern, phonetically friendly names. Davin remains a distinctive alternative to David, offering a fresh yet familiar sound.
Davin is considered a variant of the Irish name Dáibhín, a diminutive of Dáibhí, the Irish form of David. The name David comes from the Hebrew 'Dawid,' meaning 'beloved.' Davin also emerged as a modern English coinage blending 'David' with the popular '-in' suffix. Its use in the United States dates from the mid-20th century.
Where Davin 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.
“Davin” around the world
Where Davin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dave, Davy
Sibling names for Davin
Names that share Davin's style, for a brother or sister.
