Unisex · #8,731 in 2026

Devonn

Current Rank
#8,731
Peak Rank
#2,599 (1992)
Total Babies
432
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,408 (23 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,599 (432 total)
👦As Boy Name
1973
First Year
2020
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#2599
Peak Rank
432
Total Count
42
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1990
First Year
1996
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#11408
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Devonn

As a girl name

Devonn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 6 Devonns were born — ranking #11,408 that year. As of 2026, Devonn ranks #11,807 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Devonns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Devonn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 27 Devonns were born — ranking #2,599 that year. As of 2026, Devonn ranks #8,731 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 432 Devonns 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 Devonn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Devonn 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 Devonn

What does the name Devonn mean?
Devonn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Devonn in 2026?
In 2026, Devonn ranks #8,731 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Devonn most popular?
Devonn reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #2,599 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Devonn most popular?
Devonn has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Devonn.
Is Devonn a unisex name?
Yes — Devonn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Devonns assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Devonn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devonn include Dallan, Tabor, Keefer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devonn

Devonn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 432 births in the dataset. Devonn's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #2,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Devonn'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.