Davlat
A masculine name of Uzbek origin meaning "state" or "power".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davlat. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davlat today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davlat births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davlat. 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 Davlat. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,603
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Davlat: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davlat 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 Davlat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davlat
The name Davlat has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the word "davlat" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." It is a name that has been used primarily in Central Asian countries and regions with Persian cultural influences, such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of Iran.
The earliest recorded use of the name Davlat can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was commonly used by Persian-speaking communities. During this time, the name held significant cultural and religious significance, symbolizing the hope for a prosperous and blessed life.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Davlat was Davlat Shah, a Persian poet and writer who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his literary work "Tazkirat al-Shu'ara," a biographical anthology of Persian poets.
Another notable figure named Davlat was Davlat Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.
In the 18th century, Davlat Rao Scindia was a prominent figure in Indian history. He was the founder of the Maratha Empire's Scindia dynasty and served as a military leader and statesman. His contributions to the expansion and consolidation of the Maratha Empire were significant.
Davlat Ali Khan was a 19th-century Afghan ruler who served as the Emir of Afghanistan from 1863 to 1865. He played a pivotal role in the political and military affairs of his time, navigating complex regional dynamics and power struggles.
In the 20th century, Davlat Khudonazarov was a prominent Soviet writer and literary critic from Tajikistan. He made significant contributions to the development of Tajik literature and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of his homeland.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Davlat throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, military, politics, and cultural preservation. The name continues to hold cultural significance and is still used in regions with Persian and Central Asian influences.
People
Davlat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davlat 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
Davlat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davlat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davlat 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 Davlat a common name?
We classify Davlat 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 Davlat most popular?
The single biggest year for Davlat was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davlat is about 8 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 Davlat in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davlat a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davlat 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 Davlat still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davlat 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 Davlat 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 Davlat?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.