David Rains

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Rains — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Rains 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 Rains: Albert Rains (1902 – 1991), American politician from Alabama Ashleigh Rains, Canadian actress Claude Rains (1889 – 1967), American actor Dan Rains (born 1956), American football player Darby Lloyd Rains (born 1948), American adult-film actress Dominic Rains (born 1982), Iranian-American actor Ed Rains (born 1956), American basketball player Emory Rains (1800 – 1878), American lawyer, judge and politician from Texas Ethan Rains, Iranian-American actor Euclid Rains, American politician Fred Rains (1860 – 1945), British actor and film director Gabriel J. 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: Rains

English

Albert Rains (1902 – 1991), American politician from Alabama Ashleigh Rains, Canadian actress Claude Rains (1889 – 1967), American actor Dan Rains (born 1956), American football player Darby Lloyd Rains (born 1948), American adult-film actress Dominic Rains (born 1982), Iranian-American actor Ed Rains (born 1956), American basketball player Emory Rains (1800 – 1878), American lawyer, judge and politician from Texas Ethan Rains, Iranian-American actor Euclid Rains, American politician Fred Rains (1860 – 1945), British actor and film director Gabriel J.

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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 Rains

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 Rains:

11
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Rains?
The surname Rains originates from English. Albert Rains (1902 – 1991), American politician from Alabama Ashleigh Rains, Canadian actress Claude Rains (1889 – 1967), American actor Dan Rains (born 1956), American football player Darby Lloyd Rains (born 1948), American adult-film actress Dominic Rains (born 1982), Iranian-American actor Ed Rains (born 1956), American basketball player Emory Rains (1800 – 1878), American lawyer, judge and politician from Texas Ethan Rains, Iranian-American actor Euclid Rains, American politician Fred Rains (1860 – 1945), British actor and film director Gabriel J.
What are the origins of the name David Rains?
The name David Rains combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rains originates from English.
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