Total births
557
Girls' name · since 1946
Davette
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 557 babies named Davette, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 557
- total births
- 1946–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Davette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 557 recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Davette has been recorded 557 times among girls since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2003.
- 557 total births
- 1946–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
557 girls have been named Davette since 1946, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 557
- total births
- 1946–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Davette was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
24 babies were named Davette in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Davette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Davette splits its recorded history at 1973: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1946 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Davette at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Davette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2003
- Peak year (1971)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Davette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Davette's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Davette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1950s 63
1950s
63 births
- 1960s
1960s
140 births
- 1970s
1970s
160 births
- 1980s
1980s
123 births
- 1990s 50
1990s
50 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 160 births (29% of all-time use).
How Davette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Davette's total volume
Davette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Davette by state
Where Davette concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
Michigan share of Davette's total US births 1.1%
Even split
6 of 557 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Davette? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 557 babies named Davette. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 24 births.
When was Davette most popular? ▼
Davette was most popular in the 1970s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Davette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Davette are Michigan (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Davette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Davette since 1946 -- 58 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Davette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include David, Davina, Davida, Dava, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Davette's data
- Davette's decade-level peak was the 1970s (160 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Davettes (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Davette
Nearby Names Like Davette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Davette
David Girl
#12179 12,959 births
Davina Girl
#649 11,380 births
Davida Girl
#12226 4,026 births
Dava Girl
#13648 1,487 births
Davia Girl
#9650 1,203 births
Compare Davette side by side: Davette vs David Davette vs Davina Davette vs Davida
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Davette: Baby Name Since 1946 - 557 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/davette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Davette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.