Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Davit since 1985
Babies named Davit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Davit is the Armenian form of David, a name that has traveled across cultures and languages. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1985, and as of 2025 it is given to roughly 1 in every 71,170 newborns, ranking 4249th. The name has seen a stable trajectory over the decades, with its peak year being 2025 itself. While it remains relatively rare, it appears most frequently in California, where Armenian-American communities have helped sustain its usage. Davit offers a distinctive yet familiar option that honors Armenian heritage while staying connected to the classic, beloved name David.
Davit is the Armenian form of David, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning 'beloved' or 'favorite'. The name David has deep roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, borne by the second king of Israel. In Armenian, Davit has been used since medieval times, often associated with the Armenian alphabet's inventor, Mesrop Mashtots, but the name itself has maintained steady usage.
Where Davit is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Davit” around the world
Where Davit lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dave, Dav
Variants: David, Davith
Sibling names for Davit
Names that share Davit's style, for a brother or sister.
