Davey
2 countries#3379 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Davey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,568 births recorded 1925–2025 · currently #3379 · peaked in 1955 with 93 births
Most common in: California, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
293 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 30 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
293 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 30 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Davey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4675 | — |
| 2007 | #4011 | ↑664 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↓2059 |
| 2009 | #6095 | ↓25 |
| 2010 | #3894 | ↑2201 |
| 2011 | #4822 | ↓928 |
| 2012 | #5256 | ↓434 |
| 2013 | #4981 | ↑275 |
| 2014 | #5066 | ↓85 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↑771 |
| 2016 | #4776 | ↓481 |
| 2017 | #7095 | ↓2319 |
| 2018 | #4354 | ↑2741 |
| 2019 | #4480 | ↓126 |
| 2020 | #3653 | ↑827 |
| 2021 | #3582 | ↑71 |
| 2022 | #3344 | ↑238 |
| 2023 | #3802 | ↓458 |
| 2024 | #3524 | ↑278 |
| 2025 | #3379 | ↑145 |
Frequently asked questions about Davey
Is Davey a popular name?
Yes — Davey currently ranks #3379 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Davey more common for boys or girls?
Davey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Davey most popular?
Davey peaked in 1955 in United States, with 93 recorded births that year.
Is Davey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Davey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4197 in 1925 to #3379 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Davey?
At least 3,861 babies have been recorded with the name Davey across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Davey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Davey appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Davey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Davey include Christ, Darrin, Edvin, Gaston.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Davey in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.