Davison is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English surname 'Davidson', which was itself an occupational name for a 'son of David'. This name gained popularity during the Victorian era and has since been used sparingly but consistently throughout history.
"The name Davison experienced varied popularity over the years, peaking with 16 births in 2017 and dropping to a low of 5 births in both 1980 and 2014."