David Goforth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Goforth — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Goforth 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 Goforth: People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u. 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: Goforth

English

People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u.

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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 Goforth

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 Goforth:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Goforth?
The surname Goforth originates from English. People with the surname Charles Wayne Goforth (1931–2018), American politician D. Bruce Goforth, American politician Darren Goforth, US sheriff's deputy shot in 2015 David Goforth, American Baseball player Jonathan Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Ralen Goforth (born 2000), American football player Randall Goforth, American football player Robert Goforth, American politician Rosalind Goforth, Canadian Presbyterian missionary Susan Goforth, American actress William Goforth (doctor) (1766–1817), American politician William Goforth (1731–1807), American politician Goforth, Kentucky, an u.
What are the origins of the name David Goforth?
The name David Goforth combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Goforth originates from English.
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