Davari
A masculine Iranian name meaning "bearer of goodness".
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the first name Davari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davari today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davari births was 2024 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
205
~ 1 in 1,671,972 Americans
Peak year
2024
20 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,907
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Davari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davari from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 94 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Davari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Davari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Davari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Davari
The name Davari has its origins in the Persian language, which is spoken in Iran and parts of Central Asia. It is believed to have emerged during the ancient Persian Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
Davari is derived from the Persian word "davar," which means "judge" or "arbiter." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who held positions of authority or played a role in resolving disputes within their communities. In the ancient Persian tradition, judges and arbiters were highly respected for their wisdom and sense of justice.
One of the earliest known references to the name Davari can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The poem mentions a character named Davari, who is described as a wise and fair-minded judge.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Davari. One of the most prominent was Mirza Mohammad Reza Davari (1854-1924), a prominent Iranian philosopher, writer, and scholar who played a significant role in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran in the early 20th century.
Another notable figure was Hossein Davari (1920-2007), an Iranian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran from 1976 to 1977. He was instrumental in shaping Iran's foreign policy during a critical period in the country's history.
In the realm of sports, one cannot overlook Masoud Davari (born 1986), an Iranian professional football (soccer) referee who has officiated matches at the FIFA World Cup and other major international tournaments. His name has become synonymous with integrity and fairness on the field.
Moving to the arts, Mohsen Davari (1934-2002) was a renowned Iranian painter and calligrapher, whose works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate designs inspired by traditional Persian art forms.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Fatima Davari (born 1962), an Iranian mathematician and academic who has made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. Her research has earned her international recognition and numerous awards.
While the name Davari may have its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural barriers, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and endeavors throughout history.
People
Davari + last name combinations
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FAQ
Davari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 205 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,671,972 US residents.
Is Davari a common name?
We classify Davari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 207 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davari most popular?
The single biggest year for Davari was 2024, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davari is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Davari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davari in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.