Davit
Masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "beloved" or "darling".
Name Census estimates that about 311 living Americans carry the first name Davit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davit today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davit births was 2021 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davit. 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
311
~ 1 in 1,102,104 Americans
Peak year
2021
23 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,581
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Davit: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davit from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 124 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Davit remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Davit 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 Davit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Davits live
Origin
Meaning and history of Davit
The name Davit is a variant of the Hebrew name David, which means "beloved" or "friend." It has its origins in the biblical figure of King David, who ruled over the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah around the 10th century BCE.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, David is portrayed as a brave warrior, a gifted musician, and a righteous king. The Book of Samuel chronicles his life, from his youth as a shepherd to his eventual ascension to the throne. David's victory over the giant Goliath and his unwavering faith in God have made him a revered figure in Abrahamic religions.
The name Davit has been used throughout history in various cultures and languages. In Armenian, it is spelled as Դավիթ (Davit'), with the apostrophe representing a soft consonant at the end. In Georgian, it is written as დავით (Davit). The name has also been popular in Eastern European countries, such as Russia, where it is transliterated as Давид (David).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Davit can be found in the Kartlis Tskhovreba, a medieval Georgian chronicle dating back to the 11th century. It mentions the 6th-century ruler Davit I of Iberia (modern-day Georgia), also known as Davit Aghmashenebeli (David the Builder), who is revered for unifying the country and promoting cultural and economic development.
Another notable figure bearing the name Davit is the Armenian prince Davit Anhoghin (1240-1299), who led the resistance against the Mongol invasion and played a crucial role in preserving Armenian sovereignty. In the 15th century, Davit Naghash was a prominent Armenian miniature painter and scribe, known for his intricate and vibrant illuminated manuscripts.
In the realm of literature, the name Davit is famously associated with the Georgian poet and writer Davit Guramishvili (1705-1792), who is considered a founding figure of modern Georgian literature. His epic poem "The Wisdom Edifice" is a significant work that explores themes of love, philosophy, and spirituality.
During the 19th century, Davit Kldiashvili (1862-1931) was a renowned Georgian painter and one of the founders of the Nakh School of Painting. His works, often depicting scenes from daily life and Georgian folklore, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and realistic depictions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Davit throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and artistic disciplines.
People
Davit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davit 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
Davit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 311 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davit 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 1,102,104 US residents.
Is Davit a common name?
We classify Davit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 314 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davit most popular?
The single biggest year for Davit was 2021, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davit is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Davit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davit 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.