3,906births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Ireland
#1895England & Wales 2025
Davey is a boy name family recorded 3,906 times in 4 countries since 1925. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1895 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 2023, at 22.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Davey
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davey | English | 3,568 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3379 | 1929 | ▲ 135 % |
| Davey | English | 323 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1895 | 2007 | ▼ 6 % |
| Davey | English | 10 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2023 | – |
| Davey | English | 5 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1997 | – |
Questions about Davey
How popular is the name Davey?
In 2025 it ranked #1895 in England & Wales. Official registers record 3,906 births across 4 countries.
When was Davey most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 2023, at 22.8 births per 100,000.
Is Davey a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Davey is a boy name.