Davies
Meaningson of David · Welsh
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,173 in 1946
7 babies were named Davies in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Davies you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Davies, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Davies would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDavies first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1946, when it ranked #3,173. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Davies means “son of David”.
About the name Davies
Davies is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “son of David”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ies”. US birth records list Davies for boys from 1919 to 2025, in 8 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1946, when it ranked #3,173 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.1 | 140,845 boys |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,347,826 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,463,415 boys |
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Davies
What does the name Davies mean?
Davies means “son of David” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Davies?
Davies has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Davies a boy or girl name?
Davies is a boy name.
How popular is the name Davies?
Davies ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1946 (#3,173).