Davetta
A feminine form of the name David, of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 442 living Americans carry the first name Davetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Davetta today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davetta births was 1972 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davetta. 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
442
~ 1 in 775,462 Americans
Peak year
1972
23 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1995 SSA rank
#13,969
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Davetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davetta from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 141 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Davetta remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Davetta 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 Davetta 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 Davetta
The name Davetta is a feminine form of the masculine name David, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. The name David is derived from the Hebrew word "dwd," meaning "beloved" or "uncle." Davetta likely emerged as a variant of the name in certain regions, although its precise origins and the cultural influences that shaped its evolution are not entirely clear.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, David was the famous King of Israel, known for his courage, leadership, and his defeat of the giant Goliath. This biblical figure has left an enduring legacy, and the name David has been widely used across various cultures and religions throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Davetta was Davetta Buccelli, an Italian noblewoman born in the late 14th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of the Visconti family, rulers of Milan during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Davetta Holbrook, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist born in 1818. She was a dedicated advocate for the abolition of slavery and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women and girls.
In the realm of literature, Davetta Hubbard was a celebrated American author and poet born in 1942. Her works often explored themes of identity, family, and the African American experience, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Moving to the world of music, Davetta Sherwood was a renowned English soprano born in 1928. She had a successful career performing in operas and concerts across Europe and was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of works by composers like Mozart and Handel.
Lastly, Davetta Calloway was an influential American civil rights activist born in 1915. She played a pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, working alongside leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. to challenge racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
These are just a few examples of remarkable individuals who have carried the name Davetta throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and social movements across different eras and regions.
People
Davetta + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Davetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 442 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davetta 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 775,462 US residents.
Is Davetta a common name?
We classify Davetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 543 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Davetta was 1972, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davetta is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Davetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davetta in the SSA data are female. 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.