Davius
Of Latin origin, potentially meaning "favored by David" or "little David".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Davius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davius today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davius births was 1994 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davius. 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 Davius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
1994
8 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,464
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Davius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davius from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 31 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
Davius 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 Davius 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 Davius
The given name Davius traces its origins to the Latin language and the ancient Roman civilization. It is derived from the Latin word "davus," which means "uncle" or "kinsman." The earliest recorded appearance of the name dates back to the 1st century AD, found in Roman inscriptions and historical records.
During the Roman era, Davius was a relatively uncommon name, primarily used within aristocratic families and among the upper echelons of society. One of the earliest known individuals bearing this name was Davius Calpurnianus, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 2nd century AD.
As the Roman Empire spread its influence across Europe, the name Davius also found its way into other regions and cultures. In the 4th century AD, a Christian martyr named Davius was recorded in the hagiographies (writings about saints) of the early Church.
In the Middle Ages, the name Davius experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture and the Catholic Church. One notable figure from this period was Davius of Clermont, a French monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century.
Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance era, a prominent figure named Davius Antonius emerged as a renowned Italian humanist and philosopher in the 15th century. He is credited with contributing to the revival of classical learning and the spread of humanist ideals during this pivotal period.
In the realm of literature, Davius Shakespearius, an English playwright and poet of the 16th century, is often cited as a distant relative of the renowned William Shakespeare. While his exact connection to the Bard remains a subject of debate, his works and writings have been preserved in various archives.
Moving into the 18th century, Davius Voltaire, a French writer, historian, and philosopher, gained significant recognition for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement. His works, which often criticized the established institutions of his time, left a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of Europe.
People
Davius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Davius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davius 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 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Davius a common name?
We classify Davius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davius most popular?
The single biggest year for Davius was 1994, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davius is about 28 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 Davius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davius 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 Davius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davius 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 Davius 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 are named Davius?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.