Boy · #2,696 in 2026

Dawud

Name: Popularity of the name Dawud in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dawud, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,696

Peak Rank

#1,449 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+67%

1970

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1449

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dawud

Dawud first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 48 Dawuds were born — ranking #2,696 that year. As of 2026, Dawud ranks #2,696 for baby boys with 48 births, rising sharply (+67% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Dawuds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dawud

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dawud is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Diad
Diet
Dud
Dawned
Dogged
Diode
Dyad
Diot
Dudd
Dord
Doored
Diod

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawud

What does the name Dawud mean?

Dawud is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dawud in 2026?

In 2026, Dawud ranks #2,696 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.

When was Dawud most popular?

Dawud reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,449 that year with 48 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dawud most popular?

Dawud has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dawud.

Is Dawud a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dawud is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dawud?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dawud include Ancel, Reubin, Monica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dawud

Dawud is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Dawud's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,449. Use the chart and map above to compare Dawud's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.