Davey

Davey is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 boys in the United States.

Davey at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Davey

Davey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Davey first appears in Social Security records in 1925. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #655 in 1929, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 3,312 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Davey in US records

First recorded (US)
1925
Best US rank
#655 in 1929
Peak year
1955
Babies named Davey in 2024
32
Total since 1880
3,312

Davey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#865 in 2007
Babies named Davey in 2025
13
Total since 1996
326

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Davey mean?

The meaning of Davey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Davey a boy or girl name?

Davey is a boy name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Davey?

Davey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Davey?

Davey first appears in US records in 1925. Its best-ever ranking was #655 in 1929, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].