The first name Davey
A boy’s name.
Pronounced /ˈdeɪvi/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
A diminutive of the male given name David.
Davey is a short form of
.From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 13 boys were named Davey, making it the 1,897th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2007, with 30 births (#865).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Davey with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Davey at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 34 boys born in the United States were named Davey, the 3,394th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1955, when 93 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Nicknames and spellings
Famous people named Davey
7 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Davey HavokAmerican singer, born 1975
- Davey LeeAmerican actor (1924-2008)
- Davey AllisonAmerican racecar driver (1961–1993)
- Davey O'BrienAmerican football player (1917-1977)
- Davey HamiltonAmerican racing driver, born 1962
- Davey RimmerBritish musician, born 1965
- Tori SpellingAmerican actress, born 1973
Questions
- How popular is the name Davey?
- In 2025, 13 boys born in England and Wales were named Davey, ranking 1,897th. Its peak was 2007, with 30 births.
- Is Davey a boy's or a girl's name?
- Both. Of the 3,568 US babies named Davey since 1880, 6% were girls and 94% boys.
- When was Davey most popular?
- 1955 in the United States, when 93 babies were named Davey, its highest rank at 757th.
- How do you pronounce Davey?
- Davey is /ˈdeɪvi/, 2 syllables.
- What are other spellings of Davey?
- Davie and Davy.
- Is Davey also a surname?
- Yes. Davey is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.