Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

David

Past peak Down 92.1% from peak #35 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1955
Peak births
86,306
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19552025
peak 1955 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about David

How many people are named David?

An estimated 2.8 million living Americans are named David.

How rare is David?

David is still widely used among babies today, with 6,794 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 92.1% from its 1955 peak. It was the #35 boys’ name in 2025.

How old is the typical David?

The median age of a living American named David is approximately 57 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 68 years old.

Is David still popular?

Yes, but it is past its peak. David still received 6,794 births in 2025, down 92.1% from its 1955 high.

Peak year
1955
Decline from peak
92.1%
2025
6,794
All-time
3,676,654