Davison
Meaningson of David · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,002 in 1993
6 babies were named Davison in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Davison, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Davison would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDavison first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1993, when it reached #5,002.
- MeaningIn English, Davison means “son of David”. Our records link it to English and Welsh roots.
About the name Davison
Davison is a boy name of English and Welsh origin meaning “son of David”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Davison for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 35 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #5,002 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,136,364 boys |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 277,008 boys |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 184,502 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 202,020 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 229,885 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Davison
What does the name Davison mean?
Davison means “son of David” in English.
What is the origin of the name Davison?
Davison has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Davison a boy or girl name?
Davison is a boy name.
How popular is the name Davison?
Davison ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#5,002).