Davidmichael
Combination of the Hebrew names David, meaning "beloved," and Michael, meaning "who is like God."
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Davidmichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davidmichael today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davidmichael births was 1987 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davidmichael. 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
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
1987
13 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,628
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Davidmichael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davidmichael from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 62 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Davidmichael 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 Davidmichael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Davidmichaels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Davidmichael
The given name Davidmichael is a unique combination of two distinct names, David and Michael, each with its own rich history and cultural significance.
David is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "Daveed" or "Dāvīd," meaning "beloved." It is a name that has been prominent in the Bible, associated with the legendary King David, who ruled over the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah in the 10th century BCE. The name David has been widely used across various cultures and religions, particularly in Christianity and Judaism.
Michael, on the other hand, has its roots in the Hebrew name "Mikhael," meaning "who is like God?" It is a name of great importance in Judeo-Christian traditions, as it is the name of an archangel mentioned in the Bible and the Quran. The name Michael has been popular across various cultures and has been adopted in many languages and spellings, such as Mikael, Mikhail, and Miguel.
The earliest recorded instances of the combined name Davidmichael are relatively scarce, as it is a more modern creation. However, it is possible that the name may have emerged as a way to honor both the biblical figures of David and the archangel Michael, or to commemorate individuals who embodied the qualities associated with these names.
Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who have carried the name Davidmichael, although it remains a relatively uncommon name. One such person was Davidmichael Wolfe (1938-2001), an American actor and writer known for his work in television and film. Another notable bearer of the name was Davidmichael Schmidt (1945-2014), a Canadian artist and poet who was recognized for his contributions to the literary and art scenes.
A few other individuals who have shared the name Davidmichael include Davidmichael Shawn (born 1977), an American actor and singer, and Davidmichael Maurer (born 1979), a German singer and songwriter. While the name may not have a long and storied history like many other names, its unique blend of two powerful and symbolic names has likely contributed to its enduring appeal.
People
Davidmichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davidmichael 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
Davidmichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davidmichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davidmichael 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Davidmichael a common name?
We classify Davidmichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davidmichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Davidmichael was 1987, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davidmichael is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Davidmichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davidmichael 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.