Davey

Boy name

Davey has been given to 3,568 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 1955.

Meaning & origin /ˈdeɪvi/

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,568

Peak year

1955 (93 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1925

10-year trend

▲ +110%

Gender split

6% girls / 94% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Davey — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Daveboy

64,492 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Davey?

Davey has been given to 3,568 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Davey peak?

Davey peaked in 1955, when 93 babies were given the name.

Is Davey a girl or boy name?

Davey is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Davey are boys).

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