David Dieter

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Dieter — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Dieter is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name David is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms. The surname Dieter: Dieter is a German given name, a short form of Dietrich, from theod+ric "people ruler" (see Theodoric). Rarely, it is a German form of the given name Theodore. It is also a surname. Dieter Althaus (born 1958), German politician Dieter Bohlen (born 1954), German music producer Dieter Borsche (1909–1982), German actor Dieter Brömme, German-Canadian biochemist Dieter Brummer (1976–2021), Australian actor Dieter Dengler (1938–2001), American Vietnam War veteran Dieter Dierks (born 1943), German record producer, studio owner and musician Dieter Eiselen (born 1996), South African American football p. David is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name David reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: David

Meaning: beloved

Hebrew

From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms.

Surname: Dieter

English

Dieter is a German given name, a short form of Dietrich, from theod+ric "people ruler" (see Theodoric). Rarely, it is a German form of the given name Theodore. It is also a surname. Dieter Althaus (born 1958), German politician Dieter Bohlen (born 1954), German music producer Dieter Borsche (1909–1982), German actor Dieter Brömme, German-Canadian biochemist Dieter Brummer (1976–2021), Australian actor Dieter Dengler (1938–2001), American Vietnam War veteran Dieter Dierks (born 1943), German record producer, studio owner and musician Dieter Eiselen (born 1996), South African American football p.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name David is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name David by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name David has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Dave
  • Davey
  • Davide
  • Dawid
  • Dávid

Notable People Named David Dieter

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for David Dieter:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name David?
The first name David originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms.
When was David most popular?
The name David reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dieter?
The surname Dieter originates from English. Dieter is a German given name, a short form of Dietrich, from theod+ric "people ruler" (see Theodoric). Rarely, it is a German form of the given name Theodore. It is also a surname. Dieter Althaus (born 1958), German politician Dieter Bohlen (born 1954), German music producer Dieter Borsche (1909–1982), German actor Dieter Brömme, German-Canadian biochemist Dieter Brummer (1976–2021), Australian actor Dieter Dengler (1938–2001), American Vietnam War veteran Dieter Dierks (born 1943), German record producer, studio owner and musician Dieter Eiselen (born 1996), South African American football p.
What are the origins of the name David Dieter?
The name David Dieter combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Dieter originates from English.
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