Rising since 1987, #1,212 for boys today.
Popularity of Dovid since 1957
Babies named Dovid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 216 |
| 1990s | 373 |
| 2000s | 695 |
| 2010s | 1,077 |
| 2020s | 914 |
Meaning & origin
Dovid is a Yiddish form of the classic Hebrew name David, carrying the same meaning of 'beloved.' In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1957, but it remained relatively uncommon for decades. Since 1987, Dovid has been steadily rising in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 1212 in 2025, where it was given to about 1 in 10,228 newborn boys. The name is most popular in states with large Jewish communities, such as New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. Dovid offers a distinctive cultural alternative to the more widely used David, while still maintaining strong ties to biblical and Jewish heritage.
Dovid is the Yiddish variant of the Hebrew name David, derived from the Hebrew root 'dwd' meaning 'beloved.' David was a biblical figure, the second king of Israel, and the name has been widely used in Jewish communities across Europe and the Americas. The Yiddish form reflects the Ashkenazi pronunciation traditions, often associated with Eastern European Jewish culture.
Where Dovid is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dov, Dovi, Vid
Sibling names for Dovid
Names that share Dovid's style, for a brother or sister.
