Dawud
4 countries#395 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dawud was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,253 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2021 with 109 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,241 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #395 · peaked in 2021 with 109 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,030 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 2023 with 46 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
81 births recorded 2005–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 2022 with 10 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
12 births recorded 2007–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Dawud’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #753 | — |
| 2003 | #1011 | ↓258 |
| 2004 | #841 | ↑170 |
| 2005 | #807 | ↑34 |
| 2006 | #863 | ↓56 |
| 2007 | #711 | ↑152 |
| 2008 | #668 | ↑43 |
| 2009 | #675 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #615 | ↑60 |
| 2011 | #638 | ↓23 |
| 2012 | #734 | ↓96 |
| 2013 | #538 | ↑196 |
| 2014 | #574 | ↓36 |
| 2015 | #656 | ↓82 |
| 2016 | #420 | ↑236 |
| 2017 | #462 | ↓42 |
| 2018 | #427 | ↑35 |
| 2019 | #418 | ↑9 |
| 2020 | #426 | ↓8 |
| 2021 | #395 | ↑31 |
Frequently asked questions about Dawud
Is Dawud a popular name?
Yes — Dawud currently ranks #395 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Dawud more common for boys or girls?
Dawud is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Dawud most popular?
Dawud peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 109 recorded births that year.
Is Dawud rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Dawud’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2863 in 1996 to #395 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Dawud?
At least 2,364 babies have been recorded with the name Dawud across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Dawud popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dawud appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dawud?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Dawud include Cyril, Dixon, Dreyden.
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Ranked directly next to Dawud in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.