Dawud
A male given name from Arabic, equivalent to English David.
Every Dawud since 1970 — 1,030 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dawud
Dawud is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,144 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,030 American babies have been named Dawud. Its peak came in 2023, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Dawud stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dawud year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,144 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,883 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,773 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,480 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,522 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,357 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,253 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,726 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,633 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,122 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,605 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,571 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,220 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,039 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,397 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,298 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,515 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,485 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,986 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,554 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,944 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,066 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,352 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,178 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,753 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,648 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,325 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,959 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,120 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,126 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,302 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,352 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawud mean?
A male given name from Arabic, equivalent to English David.
How popular is the name Dawud in 2025?
Dawud ranked #3,144 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dawud?
1,030 babies have been named Dawud in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dawud most popular?
Dawud peaked in 2023, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Dawud a boy or girl name?
Dawud is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dawud rising or falling?
Dawud is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.