Is Davin a boy's or girl's name?

Davin is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 344 recorded births.

When was Davin most popular?

Davin reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 441 births that year. It is currently ranked #2793 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Davin?

Davin is currently ranked #2793 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 10,588 babies since 1949.

Davin

A Scandinavian name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsScandinavianDeclining

#2793▼ 427in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Davin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scandinavian and Irish origin, possibly derived from the Old Norse name Dagfinnr or from the Irish Gaelic Damhán, meaning 'little stag' or 'ox.' It may also function as a variant of David, from the Hebrew, meaning 'beloved.'

With over 10,000 recorded births in U.S. SSA data, Davin has genuine American history. Its clean two-syllable sound and the soft "-vin" ending give it a gentle, approachable quality that sits comfortably alongside names like Kevin, Gavin, and Calvin — part of a family of names that has proven consistently appealing across generations.

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Popularity Over Time

Davin was #592 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2793, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Davin
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	362	#2144	▼
2010s	2,275	#1003	▼
2000s	3,592	#625	▲
1990s	1,544	#875	▲
1980s	1,262	#809	▲
1970s	1,080	#816	▲
1960s	381	#1325	▲
1950s	87	#2728	▲
1940s	5	#3812	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(74 years, 1949–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Davin
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	46	#2793	-12 (-20.7%)
2023	58	#2366	-8 (-12.1%)
2022	66	#2194	-28 (-29.8%)
2021	94	#1729	-4 (-4.1%)
2020	98	#1636	-7 (-6.7%)
2019	105	#1582	-34 (-24.5%)
2018	139	#1308	-9 (-6.1%)
2017	148	#1237	-35 (-19.1%)
2016	183	#1077	-33 (-15.3%)
2015	216	#955	-16 (-6.9%)
2014	232	#921	-36 (-13.4%)
2013	268	#815	-28 (-9.5%)
2012	296	#770	-49 (-14.2%)
2011	345	#684	+2 (0.6%)
2010	343	#685	-50 (-12.7%)
2009	393	#637	-31 (-7.3%)
2008	424	#593	-17 (-3.9%)
2007	441	#580	+37 (9.2%)
2006	404	#600	+20 (5.2%)
2005	384	#589	+11 (2.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Davin as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Davin has also been given to 344 girls in the U.S. since 1968.

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Current rank

344

Total births

1978

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Davin be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Davin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2793. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1949–2024) · Methodology