Divid
A masculine name deriving from the Hebrew meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Divid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Divid today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Divid births was 1969 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Divid. 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 Divid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1969
5 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1969 SSA rank
#4,559
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Divid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Divid 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 Divid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Divid
The name Divid is of uncertain origin, with few definitive historical records or references to its meaning or derivation. It is a relatively uncommon name, and its roots are obscure.
One possible theory traces the name back to ancient Sanskrit, where the word "divi" meant "heavenly" or "divine." However, there is little evidence to support a direct link between this word and the modern name Divid.
Another hypothesis suggests that Divid may be a variant of the name David, which has Hebrew origins and means "beloved." This theory is based on the similarity in pronunciation and spelling, but the connection is tenuous at best.
In terms of historical figures bearing the name Divid, the records are sparse. One notable individual was Divid al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD and is considered one of the founders of algebra.
Another person of note was Divid ibn Abi Yahya, a 10th-century Arabic physician and philosopher from Baghdad, who wrote extensively on medical topics and contributed to the advancement of Islamic medicine.
Moving forward in time, there was Divid Shekhterman, a Russian-born Jewish businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1887 to 1965 and was known for his support of educational and cultural initiatives in the United States.
In the realm of literature, Divid Grossman is a contemporary Israeli author and peace activist, born in 1954, whose works explore themes of identity, conflict, and the human condition.
Finally, Divid Gilmour is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter, born in 1945, best known as the former lead guitarist and vocalist for the rock band Pink Floyd.
While the name Divid may lack a clear historical pedigree or widespread recognition, these individuals serve as examples of those who have borne this unique and intriguing moniker throughout the centuries.
People
Divid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Divid 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
Divid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Divid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Divid 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Divid a common name?
We classify Divid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Divid most popular?
The single biggest year for Divid was 1969, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Divid is about 64 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 Divid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Divid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Divid 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 Divid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Divid 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 Divid 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 common is the name Divid?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.