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

Davy is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 306 recorded births.

When was Davy most popular?

Davy reached its peak popularity in 1955 with 195 births that year. It is currently ranked #2832 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Davy?

Davy is currently ranked #2832 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,661 babies since 1917.

Davy

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#2832▲ 1653in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the male given name David.

Davy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of David, meaning 'beloved' — from the Hebrew Dāwīḏ. With over 2,600 recorded births in U.S. SSA data as a standalone, Davy has independent use beyond being just a nickname.

Davy is inextricably linked to Davy Crockett — the legendary American frontiersman and folk hero whose 1955 Disney TV series made his name and coonskin cap icons of American childhood. The Davy Crockett ballad ('King of the Wild Frontier') made this name synonymous with American frontier spirit, adventure, and the mythology of the West.

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Popularity Over Time

Davy climbed 4258 spots in the last 20 years — from #7090 to #2832.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Davy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	148	#3870	—
2010s	149	#6013	▲
2000s	135	#5989	▼
1990s	162	#4085	▼
1980s	257	#2396	▼
1970s	458	#1314	▲
1960s	410	#1247	▼
1950s	586	#1167	▲
1940s	163	#1880	▲
1930s	148	#1990	▲
1920s	40	#3684	▲
1910s	5	#4117	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(100 years, 1917–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Davy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	45	#2832	+22 (95.7%)
2023	23	#4485	-1 (-4.2%)
2022	24	#4329	0
2021	24	#4271	-8 (-25.0%)
2020	32	#3435	+9 (39.1%)
2019	23	#4364	+12 (109.1%)
2018	11	#7235	-3 (-21.4%)
2017	14	#6112	+1 (7.7%)
2016	13	#6436	0
2015	13	#6413	-7 (-35.0%)
2014	20	#4736	+9 (81.8%)
2013	11	#7140	-5 (-31.3%)
2012	16	#5530	+1 (6.7%)
2011	15	#5732	+2 (15.4%)
2010	13	#6427	-6 (-31.6%)
2009	19	#4965	+4 (26.7%)
2008	15	#5834	-6 (-28.6%)
2007	21	#4532	+5 (31.3%)
2006	16	#5359	+6 (60.0%)
2005	10	#7230	0

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

Davy as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Davy has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 306 births since 1982.

#5975

Current rank

306

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Davy be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Davy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2832. As a girl's name, it ranks #5975.

Davy has two lives

Davy, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1917–2024) · Methodology