Davey
A diminutive of the male given name David.
Every Davey since 1925 — 3,568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Davey
Davey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,394 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 3,568 American babies have been named Davey — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1955, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Davey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Davey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,477 | 34 | #3,394 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,700 | 32 | #3,538 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,481 | 29 | #3,816 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,507 | 35 | #3,352 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,994 | 31 | #3,597 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,005 | 29 | #3,667 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,841 | 22 | #4,516 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,995 | 23 | #4,392 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,209 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,099 | 20 | #4,819 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,124 | 23 | #4,324 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,046 | 18 | #5,106 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,525 | 18 | #5,024 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,297 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,855 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,918 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,169 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,034 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,809 | 19 | #4,720 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,086 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,560 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,089 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,124 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,003 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,593 | 14 | #5,093 |
| 1995 | — | — | 34 | #2,310 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,080 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,129 |
| 1980 | — | — | 39 | #1,551 |
| 1975 | — | — | 34 | #1,536 |
| 1970 | — | — | 57 | #1,082 |
| 1965 | — | — | 37 | #1,257 |
| 1960 | — | — | 57 | #1,018 |
| 1955 | — | — | 93 | #757 |
| 1950 | — | — | 42 | #1,089 |
| 1945 | — | — | 15 | #1,797 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,709 |
| 1935 | — | — | 17 | #1,721 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,703 | 54 | #911 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,351 |
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Famous people named Davey
- Davey Boy Smith Wrestler · 1962–2002
- Davey Boy Smith Jr. Wrestler · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davey mean?
A diminutive of the male given name David.
How popular is the name Davey in 2025?
Davey ranked #3,394 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Davey?
3,568 babies have been named Davey in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Davey most popular?
Davey peaked in 1955, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Davey a boy or girl name?
Davey is used for both: about 6% of babies named Davey have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Davey rising or falling?
Davey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Davey?
Well-known people named Davey include Davey Boy Smith (wrestler), Davey Boy Smith Jr. (wrestler).