Rising since 2003, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Duvid since 1996
Babies named Duvid per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Duvid's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 149 |
Meaning & origin
Duvid, a Yiddish variant of David, has been used in the United States since at least 1996, but it remains a rare choice. In 2025, it ranked 3,848, with a birth rate of 1 in 61,003, and its peak year was 2024. The name has been steadily rising in usage since 2003, and it is most popular in New York, home to a large Orthodox Jewish community. Duvid reflects both a deep biblical heritage and a distinct Ashkenazi cultural identity.
Duvid is a Yiddish variant of David, which derives from the Hebrew root דוד (dvd), meaning 'beloved'. The name David is central to Jewish tradition as the second king of Israel. In Yiddish-speaking communities, Duvid emerged as a common form, especially among Ashkenazi Jews, and has been used in the United States since at least the late 20th century.
Where Duvid is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Duvy, Dudi, Dovid'l
Sibling names for Duvid
Names that share Duvid's style, for a brother or sister.
