Davarus
A masculine name originating from Portuguese, meaning "gift from god".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davarus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davarus today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davarus births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davarus. 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 Davarus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,693
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Davarus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davarus 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 Davarus 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 Davarus
The name Davarus is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced civilization known for their art, architecture, and cultural influences on the Romans. The name Davarus is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "davar," which meant "brave" or "fearless."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Davarus can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were often found on tombs and funerary monuments, suggesting that the name may have been associated with warriors or individuals of high social standing.
In ancient Roman times, the name Davarus was occasionally adopted by Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan heritage or connections. One notable example is Davarus Aemilius, a Roman senator who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was known for his oratorical skills and his advocacy for the rights of the Roman people.
During the Middle Ages, the name Davarus fell into obscurity, but it resurfaced in the Renaissance period. One prominent figure who bore this name was Davarus Alberti, an Italian Renaissance scholar and humanist born in 1404 in Florence. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of literature, philosophy, and the arts.
In the 17th century, the name Davarus was carried by Davarus Monteverdi, an Italian composer and musician who was a contemporary of the renowned Claudio Monteverdi. While not as famous as his namesake, Davarus Monteverdi was known for his compositions for the church and his contributions to the development of early Baroque music.
Another notable figure with the name Davarus was Davarus Vespucci, an Italian explorer and navigator born in 1454. He was a distant cousin of the famous Amerigo Vespucci and participated in several voyages to the New World, helping to map and chart the coastlines of the Americas.
While the name Davarus is relatively rare in modern times, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of names with roots in ancient civilizations. Its association with bravery, fearlessness, and cultural significance serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Etruscan people and their influence on the Western world.
People
Davarus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davarus 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
Davarus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davarus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davarus 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 Davarus a common name?
We classify Davarus 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 Davarus most popular?
The single biggest year for Davarus was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davarus is about 33 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 Davarus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davarus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davarus 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 Davarus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davarus 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 Davarus 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 have the name Davarus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.