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Davinci

duh-VIN-chee · From the surname of Leonardo da Vinci, meaning 'from Vinci' (a town in Tuscany).

2025 rank (boys)
#3,848
Babies named in 2025
28
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 61,003 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2011

Rising since 2011, #3,848 for boys today.

Popularity of Davinci since 2005

Babies named Davinci per year in U.S. Social Security records.

11223320102020Most births 2023Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s39
2010s132
2020s136

Meaning & origin

Davinci entered U.S. birth records in 2005, relatively late compared to many traditional names. Despite its modern origin, the name has shown consistent growth: it reached its peak rank of 3,848 in 2023, with a trajectory that has been rising since 2011. The name's appeal likely stems from its association with the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci, lending it an artistic and intellectual aura. However, its popularity remains modest, with only about 1 in 61,003 boys receiving the name in the latest year. Davinci has not yet appeared among the top states, indicating its spread is still emerging. As a surname-turned-first-name, it fits a broader trend of unconventional, honorific naming.

Davinci is a modern given name inspired by the surname of Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci. The surname itself is locational, derived from the town of Vinci in Tuscany, Italy. Its use as a first name emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, reflecting a trend of using surnames and honorific names as given names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Vinny, Vinci, Dave

Variants: Da Vinci

Sibling names for Davinci

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Davinci mean?
Davinci is primarily a boy's name meaning 'from Vinci,' a town in Tuscany, Italy. It is derived from the surname of the famous artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci.
How popular is the name Davinci?
In 2024, Davinci ranked 3,848th in the United States, with about 1 in every 61,003 baby boys given the name. Its popularity peaked in 2023.
Is Davinci a boy's name?
Davinci is almost exclusively used as a boy's name, though it has been recorded for girls in rare instances.