Davinci
A boy's name of Italian origin with 278 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from Italian
Davinci is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, derived from the surname of Leonardo da Vinci — meaning 'from Vinci,' a small town in Tuscany. Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was the ultimate Renaissance man: painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and inventor.
Naming a son Davinci is an act of ultimate artistic aspiration — invoking the greatest creative mind in Western history. It carries the full weight of Renaissance genius in a single, unforgettable name.
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In the American context, Davinci is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2005–2024). Its Italian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Davinci is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #5267), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Davinci has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 107 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 132 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 39 | — |
The Story of Davinci
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Davinci is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Davinci are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Davinci?
Only about 1 in every 200,000 babies born in 2024 was named Davinci — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 132 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Davinci by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 | #5267 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3576 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4009 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4970 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7134 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4516 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4968 |
| 2017 | 19 | #4978 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5607 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4751 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8958 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6325 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9044 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9915 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7827 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10107 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11251 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7022 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11850 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024