David
Meaning: A name with concise character and personal resonance
Origin: Hebrew — from David (דָּוִד), from dod (beloved, uncle, dear one)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #2
Total births: 66,911
History: David was one of Australia's most enduring names across the mid-20th century. David Boon, the mustachioed cricket legend, became a national icon. David Wenham brought Australian acting to Hollywood. The name carries a reliable, no-nonsense Australian energy — the bloke you'd want next to you in the nets or the outback.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2018) | #97 |
| Babies named David in 2018 | 91 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 66,911 |
| Peak year | 1962 (2,660 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1952–2018 (65 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 3 spots |
Frequently asked about David
What does the name David mean?
David means “A name with concise character and personal resonance” from Hebrew — from David (דָּוִד), from dod (beloved, uncle, dear one) roots.
What is the origin of the name David?
David has Hebrew — from David (דָּוִד), from dod (beloved, uncle, dear one) origin. The traditional meaning is “A name with concise character and personal resonance”.
How popular is David in Australia?
David ranked #97 in Australia in 2018 — given to 91 babies that year.
When was David most popular?
David peaked in 1962 with 2,660 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is David a boy or girl name?
David is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Davids in registered births are male.
How long has David been recorded in Australia?
David appears in birth records in Australia across 65 years — from 1952 through 2018.