National David Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National David Day is observed annually on September 8 to honour those with the name David. King David, an important figure in the Hebrew Bible as well as the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faiths, is the source of the name’s popularity. David is a significant figure who occurs in the ‘Old Testament’ as the second king of Israel. As a young shepherd, David defeated the giant Philistine Goliath with a spear. The Star of David is the religious symbol of Judaism; therefore, the appellation has special significance in Jewish culture.

The background of National David Day

David is derived from the Hebrew word ‘dod,’ which means ‘favoured’ or ‘uncle.’ This name has been used in the United Kingdom since the Middle Ages and has since spread to become one of the most common names in the globe. There are variants of the name in various countries, each with a distinct meaning.

The name is used to honour Dewi, the patron saint of Wales, and is prevalent in Wales. It is also common in Scotland. It has been one of the most popular names in the English-speaking globe for nearly a century, reaching its zenith in the 1950s and 1960s in Wales and England. In Spain, it was the most prevalent boy’s name during the 1970s and 1980s.

David Bowie, David Hume, and the famous explorer David Livingstone are all notable individuals with this name. David Copperfield is also the protagonist’s name in Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel from 1850.

David has been a prominent name in the United States for nearly a century. Since 1880, when the Social Security Administration began gathering data, David has been in the top 35 names. In 1960, David surpassed John as the most prevalent boy’s name in the United States. It remained among the top ten most prevalent boys’ names for the following decades.

In 1993, it fell out of the top ten, and its popularity continued to decline. The most recent data from 2020 indicates that the name David is currently ranked number 28.

DAVID DAY NATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Commemorate David

Today, honour the Davids in your life. Give them a present, treat them to lunch or a movie, or simply make them feel special.

Use the proper

Why not choose David if you have the option to name a newborn or even a pet? They may go on to achieve greatness like their ancestors.

Explore the meaning of the name

Utilise your research skills to learn everything you can about the name. Discover the various monikers for Davids in various countries and their adaptations in popular culture.

5 enlightening tidbits about the name David

Between the 1950s and 1960s, over 3,000 infants were named David.

Dave is the earliest and most prevalent nickname for David in English-speaking cultures.

“Davo” is a prevalent nickname for David in Australia and Armenia.

Female forms of David include Davetta, Daveigh, Davina, and Davida.

Over 10,905,563 Americans, or one in every 28, have the name David.

NATIONAL DAVID DAY DATES