Davuan
A name of uncertain origin, possibly Cambodian or Philippine.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davuan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davuan today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davuan births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davuan. 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 Davuan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,685
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Davuan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davuan 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 Davuan 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 Davuan
The given name Davuan has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations that emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "davu," meaning "sunrise," and "an," meaning "sky." Together, these words formed the phrase "davu-an," which signified the dawn of a new day or the breaking of the horizon at sunrise.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Davuan can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in Mesopotamia. These inscriptions date back to around 2500 BCE and mention a high priest named Davuan who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna. This suggests that the name held significant religious or spiritual connotations during that time.
In the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, considered one of the earliest known literary works, there is a character named Davuan who is described as a wise and influential advisor to King Gilgamesh. This literary reference provides insights into the potential symbolic meaning of the name, associating it with wisdom, guidance, and enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Davuan. One such figure was Davuan of Babylon (c. 1200 BCE), a renowned astrologer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of early astronomical calculations.
Another prominent individual named Davuan was a Persian philosopher and mystic who lived during the 9th century CE. Known as Davuan al-Qazwini, he authored several influential works on Sufism and the interpretation of dreams, solidifying his legacy in the realm of Islamic mysticism.
In the 13th century, a renowned sculptor and architect named Davuan of Siena (c. 1235-1292) left an indelible mark on the Italian Renaissance with his exquisite marble sculptures and architectural designs, including the famous Siena Cathedral.
The name Davuan also found its way into the literary world through the works of the Persian poet Davuan Ghaznavi (c. 1100-1180), whose poetic compositions were highly celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of Persian literature today.
While the name Davuan may not be as commonly used in modern times, its rich historical roots and associations with wisdom, enlightenment, and artistic expression make it a fascinating and meaningful name with a legacy spanning centuries and cultures.
People
Davuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davuan 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
Davuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davuan 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 Davuan a common name?
We classify Davuan 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 Davuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Davuan was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davuan is about 16 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 Davuan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davuan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davuan 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 Davuan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davuan 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 Davuan 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 Americans are named Davuan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Davuan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.