Davinci
A masculine name referring to the Italian town of Vinci.
Name Census estimates that about 276 living Americans carry the first name Davinci. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davinci today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davinci births was 2023 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davinci. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
276
~ 1 in 1,241,864 Americans
Peak year
2023
32 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,267
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Davinci: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davinci from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Davinci by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Davinci during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Davincis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Davinci
The name Davinci is a combination of two Italian words, "da" meaning "from" and "Vinci," a town in the province of Florence, Italy. It is believed that the name originated in the 15th century and was initially used as a surname to indicate someone's place of origin or residence.
One of the earliest and most famous individuals to bear the name Davinci was Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), the renowned Italian polymath, artist, scientist, inventor, and philosopher. His works, such as the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and the Vitruvian Man, have become iconic masterpieces and have significantly influenced the Renaissance era and beyond.
While the name Davinci was initially used as a surname, it has also been adopted as a given name in some cases. This usage likely stems from the fame and admiration surrounding Leonardo da Vinci and the desire to honor his legacy.
Another notable individual named Davinci was the Italian artist and sculptor, Giovanni Bologna (1524-1608), also known as Giambologna or Giovanni da Vinci. He was renowned for his sculptures, including the iconic Rape of the Sabine Women and the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna, Italy.
In the field of music, Davinci is the stage name of the American singer and songwriter, Calvin Broadus Jr. (born 1972). He is known for his collaborations with other artists and his unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop genres.
Moving to the literary world, Davinci is the pseudonym used by the Italian author and philosopher, Girolamo Cardano (1501-1576). He wrote extensively on various subjects, including mathematics, astronomy, physics, and philosophy, and is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of the Renaissance era.
Another individual named Davinci was the Italian-American artist and sculptor, Vincenzo Irolli (1860-1949). He was renowned for his bronze sculptures, many of which can be found in public spaces across the United States, such as the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
While the name Davinci has its roots in Italy and was initially used as a surname, it has transcended its geographical and cultural boundaries, becoming a given name in various parts of the world. Its association with the legendary figure of Leonardo da Vinci has undoubtedly contributed to its widespread recognition and popularity.
People
Davinci + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davinci as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Davinci: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davinci?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 276 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davinci going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,241,864 US residents.
Is Davinci a common name?
We classify Davinci as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davinci most popular?
The single biggest year for Davinci was 2023, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davinci is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Davinci in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davinci a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davinci in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Davinci still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davinci in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Davinci can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Davinci?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.