Davarous
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davarous. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davarous today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davarous births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davarous. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Davarous. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,031
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Davarous: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davarous 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 Davarous during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davarous
The name Davarous is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in human civilization, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "da-va-ru," which roughly translates to "steadfast protector" or "unwavering guardian."
The earliest recorded use of the name Davarous can be traced back to a cuneiform inscription on a clay tablet found in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, located in present-day Iraq. This tablet, dated to approximately 2500 BC, mentions a Sumerian warrior named Davarous who was renowned for his bravery and loyalty in defending his city from invading forces.
In later years, the name Davarous appeared in various ancient texts and historical records, often associated with individuals known for their strength, courage, and unwavering dedication to their cause. One notable example is Davarous of Akkad, a renowned general who served under the legendary Akkadian king Sargon the Great in the 24th century BC.
Another historical figure bearing the name Davarous was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. While little is known about his life, his writings on geometry and the nature of the universe were highly influential during the classical period of ancient Greece.
In the 2nd century AD, a Roman soldier named Davarous was celebrated for his bravery in defending the city of Aquileia during the Marcomannic Wars. His exploits were recorded in various Roman historical accounts, and he was even mentioned in a poem by the renowned poet Ovid.
During the Middle Ages, the name Davarous resurfaced in various European regions, particularly in the areas of present-day Germany and France. One prominent figure was Davarous of Mainz, a 12th-century scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of biblical texts and religious philosophy.
Another notable individual named Davarous was a 14th-century French knight who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War. His bravery and loyalty to the cause of French independence were widely celebrated, and he was even mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and historical accounts.
Throughout history, the name Davarous has been associated with individuals known for their strength, courage, and unwavering dedication to their beliefs and causes. From ancient Sumerian warriors to medieval European knights, the name has carried a powerful and symbolic meaning, reflecting the qualities of steadfastness, protection, and guardianship.
People
Davarous + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davarous as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Davarous: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davarous?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davarous 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Davarous a common name?
We classify Davarous as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davarous most popular?
The single biggest year for Davarous was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davarous is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Davarous in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davarous a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davarous 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.
Is Davarous still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davarous in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Davarous can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Davarous?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Davarous, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.