Davidpaul
Combination of biblical names David meaning "beloved" and Paul meaning "humble".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davidpaul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davidpaul today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davidpaul births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davidpaul. 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 Davidpaul. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,115
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Davidpaul: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davidpaul 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 Davidpaul 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 Davidpaul
The given name Davidpaul is a unique blend of two distinct names – David and Paul. The name David finds its roots in the Hebrew language, originating from the Hebrew word "דָּוִד" (Dawid), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." This name holds great significance in the Judeo-Christian tradition, as it was borne by the renowned King David, the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah, who ruled in the late 11th century BCE.
The name Paul, on the other hand, has its origins in the Latin name "Paulus," which itself is derived from the Roman family name "Paulli." The name Paul gained immense popularity after the apostle Paul, who played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire during the first century CE.
While the combination of these two names, Davidpaul, is relatively unique, it is possible that it emerged as a creative fusion of the two names, potentially drawing inspiration from both the biblical and Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Davidpaul can be found in the 16th century, with Davidpaul von Gemmingen (1530-1599), a German nobleman and military leader who fought in the Schmalkaldic War and the Eighty Years' War.
Another notable figure with the name Davidpaul was Davidpaul Hansemann (1789-1864), a German financier and politician who played a prominent role in the Revolutions of 1848 in the German states.
In the 20th century, Davidpaul Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016), better known as King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX, was the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, ruling from 1946 until his death in 2016.
The name Davidpaul has also found its way into the world of literature, with Davidpaul Curry (1920-2010), an American author and journalist, known for his work on the Civil Rights Movement and his book "The Underdog in American Politics."
Lastly, Davidpaul Evaristo (1897-1971) was a Filipino lawyer, judge, and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1949 to 1955.
While the name Davidpaul may be uncommon, its unique blend of two significant names from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds adds to its distinctiveness and potential appeal for those seeking a name with a rich historical tapestry.
People
Davidpaul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davidpaul 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
Davidpaul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davidpaul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davidpaul 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 Davidpaul a common name?
We classify Davidpaul 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 Davidpaul most popular?
The single biggest year for Davidpaul was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davidpaul is about 31 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 Davidpaul in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davidpaul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davidpaul 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 Davidpaul still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davidpaul 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 Davidpaul 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 Davidpaul?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.