Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Devonair

DevonAir Radio was the Independent Local Radio station serving East Devon, Exeter and Torbay.

Current Rank
#12,084
Peak Rank
#12,084 (2015)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2015
First Year
2015
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#12084
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Devonair

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

DevonAir Radio was the Independent Local Radio station serving East Devon, Exeter and Torbay.

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Origin & history
On 27 March 1978, the Independent Broadcasting Authority invited applicants for the licence to serve the Exeter and Torbay area. Three applicants came forward – Bay City Radio in Exeter , Radio Haldon Limited in Torquay and Riviera Radio in Paignton . The IBA awarded the licence to Radio Haldon Limited on 16 June 1979. The licensee name was changed to DevonAir Radio Limited on 4 October 1979. On 7 November 1980, DevonAir began broadcasting to Exeter and mid-Devon from its studios at St Davids Hill in the city. The first presenter on air was Bob Kingsley, who opened the station with its first s

The Story of Devonair

Devonair first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 5 Devonairs were born — ranking #12,084 that year. As of 2026, Devonair ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Devonairs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Devonair

Phonetically similar names — useful when Devonair 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 Devonair

What does the name Devonair mean?
DevonAir Radio was the Independent Local Radio station serving East Devon, Exeter and Torbay.
How popular is Devonair in 2026?
In 2026, Devonair ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Devonair most popular?
Devonair reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #12,084 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Devonair a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Devonair is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Devonair?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devonair include Aaradhy, Abdulrazaq, Abhyuday. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Devonair

Devonair is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Devonair's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #12,084. Use the chart and map above to compare Devonair'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.