David Wilken

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Wilken — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Wilken 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 Wilken: Aud Wilken (born 1965), Danish singer Brock Wilken (born 2002), American baseball player Charles Wilken (1866–1956), Danish actor Claudia Ann Wilken (born 1949), United States federal judge Dorothy Wilken (born 1936), American politician Friedrich Wilken (1777–1840), German librarian, historian and orientalist Hermann Wilken (1522–1603), German humanist and mathematician Patrick Wilken (born 1966), Australian scientist and editor Robert Louis Wilken (born 1936), American historian and former Lutheran minister Stewart Wilken (born 1966), South African serial killer 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: Wilken

English

Aud Wilken (born 1965), Danish singer Brock Wilken (born 2002), American baseball player Charles Wilken (1866–1956), Danish actor Claudia Ann Wilken (born 1949), United States federal judge Dorothy Wilken (born 1936), American politician Friedrich Wilken (1777–1840), German librarian, historian and orientalist Hermann Wilken (1522–1603), German humanist and mathematician Patrick Wilken (born 1966), Australian scientist and editor Robert Louis Wilken (born 1936), American historian and former Lutheran minister Stewart Wilken (born 1966), South African serial killer

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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 Wilken

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 Wilken:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Wilken?
The surname Wilken originates from English. Aud Wilken (born 1965), Danish singer Brock Wilken (born 2002), American baseball player Charles Wilken (1866–1956), Danish actor Claudia Ann Wilken (born 1949), United States federal judge Dorothy Wilken (born 1936), American politician Friedrich Wilken (1777–1840), German librarian, historian and orientalist Hermann Wilken (1522–1603), German humanist and mathematician Patrick Wilken (born 1966), Australian scientist and editor Robert Louis Wilken (born 1936), American historian and former Lutheran minister Stewart Wilken (born 1966), South African serial killer
What are the origins of the name David Wilken?
The name David Wilken combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Wilken originates from English.
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