Unisex · #8,816 in 2026

Deavon

Current Rank
#8,816
Peak Rank
#2,765 (1994)
Total Babies
417
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,478 (29 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,765 (417 total)
👦As Boy Name
1977
First Year
2018
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#2765
Peak Rank
417
Total Count
34
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1979
First Year
1993
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#10478
Peak Rank
29
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Deavon

As a girl name

Deavon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 7 Deavons were born — ranking #10,478 that year. As of 2026, Deavon ranks #11,780 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Deavons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Deavon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 26 Deavons were born — ranking #2,765 that year. As of 2026, Deavon ranks #8,816 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 417 Deavons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Deavon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deavon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deavon

What does the name Deavon mean?
Deavon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Deavon in 2026?
In 2026, Deavon ranks #8,816 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Deavon most popular?
Deavon reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #2,765 that year with 26 babies given the name.
Is Deavon a unisex name?
Yes — Deavon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Deavons assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Deavon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deavon include Friend, Primus, Ott. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deavon

Deavon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 417 births in the dataset. Deavon's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #2,765. Use the chart and map above to compare Deavon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.