Unisex · #12,323 in 2026

Devone

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#2,209 (1993)
Total Babies
730
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,302 (122 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,209 (730 total)
👦As Boy Name
1961
First Year
2022
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#2209
Peak Rank
730
Total Count
51
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1952
First Year
1995
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#7302
Peak Rank
122
Total Count
19
Years Active

The Story of Devone

As a girl name

Devone first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 11 Devones were born — ranking #7,302 that year. As of 2026, Devone ranks #11,782 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Devones have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Devone first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 35 Devones were born — ranking #2,209 that year. As of 2026, Devone ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 730 Devones have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Devone

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Devone

What does the name Devone mean?
Devone is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Devone in 2026?
In 2026, Devone ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Devone most popular?
Devone reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #2,209 that year with 35 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Devone most popular?
Devone has historically been most popular in Ohio, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Devone.
Is Devone a unisex name?
Yes — Devone is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 14% of Devones assigned female and 86% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Devone?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devone include Diandre, Zackariah, Ledarius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devone

Devone is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 730 births in the dataset. Devone's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #2,209. Use the chart and map above to compare Devone'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.