Dawit
Every Dawit since 1984 — 571 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dawit
Dawit is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,253 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 571 American babies have been named Dawit. Its peak came in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dawit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dawit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,253 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,488 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,779 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,916 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,832 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,573 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,366 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,369 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,348 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,534 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,886 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,777 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,322 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,775 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,893 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,431 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,853 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,853 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,233 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,308 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,464 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,170 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,190 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,002 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,212 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,572 |
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Famous people named Dawit
- Dawit II Politician · 1496–1540
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dawit in 2025?
Dawit ranked #5,253 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dawit?
571 babies have been named Dawit in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dawit most popular?
Dawit peaked in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Dawit a boy or girl name?
Dawit is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dawit rising or falling?
Dawit has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Dawit?
Well-known people named Dawit include Dawit II (politician).