Davien
Of Norman French origin, meaning "beloved of all".
Name Census estimates that about 1,295 living Americans carry the first name Davien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davien today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davien births was 2007 (101 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davien. 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
- • Davien is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 18 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 264,675 Americans
Peak year
2007
101 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,517
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Davien: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davien from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 600 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Davien 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 Davien during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daviens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, California, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Davien, while Michigan, Georgia, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Davien
The name Davien has its roots in the ancient Celtic languages spoken in parts of Europe, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day France and the British Isles. It is believed to have originated around the 5th or 6th century AD, during the height of Celtic culture.
One theory suggests that Davien is derived from the Celtic word "dav," which means "to give" or "to bestow," combined with the suffix "-ien," which denotes a person or individual. Thus, the name Davien could be interpreted as "one who gives" or "the giver."
Another possible origin traces the name back to the Old Breton word "davion," which means "little gift" or "small blessing." This lends credence to the idea that Davien may have been given to children considered a gift or blessing by their parents.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians believe that variations of the name, such as "Davyn" or "Davien," may have been used by Celtic tribes in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Davien dates back to the 11th century, when a Breton nobleman named Davien de Penthièvre was mentioned in historical documents from the region. Another notable figure was Davien de Cornouaille, a Breton knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century.
In the 14th century, a French poet and troubadour named Davien de Montfort gained recognition for his lyrical works celebrating love and chivalry. His poems were widely circulated among the nobility of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian painter named Davien Veneziano (1470-1537) became known for his frescoes and religious works, many of which can still be admired in churches and galleries across Italy.
In more recent centuries, a Scottish philosopher and writer named Davien MacLeod (1726-1801) made significant contributions to the Scottish Enlightenment with his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Davien, a name with rich cultural roots and a fascinating etymology that reflects the values and beliefs of the ancient Celtic peoples.
People
Davien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davien 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
Davien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davien 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 264,675 US residents.
Is Davien a common name?
We classify Davien as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davien most popular?
The single biggest year for Davien was 2007, when 101 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davien is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Davien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davien 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.