Davy

Davy is a unisex 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 65 babies in the United States.

Davy at a glance

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

About the name Davy

Davy 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, Davy first appears in Social Security records in 1917 and has been given to 2,967 babies since 1880, including 65 in 2024.

Davy in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Babies named Davy in 2024
65
Total since 1880
2,967

Davy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Davy in 2023
4
Total since 1996
130

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Davy mean?

The meaning of Davy 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 Davy a boy or girl name?

Davy is a unisex name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Davy?

Davy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Davy?

Davy is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1917 and has been given to 2,967 babies since 1880.

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].