Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Dewon

Name: Popularity of the name Dewon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dewon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#2,684 (1986)

Total Babies

411

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2022

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#2684

Peak Rank

411

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dewon

Dewon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 19 Dewons were born — ranking #2,684 that year. As of 2026, Dewon ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 411 Dewons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Dewon

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

Duhon
Dewayne
Doman
Doonan
Dewan
Doolan
Duzan
Duman
Diwan
Duzen
Doohan
Duhan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewon

What does the name Dewon mean?

Dewon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dewon in 2026?

In 2026, Dewon ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dewon most popular?

Dewon reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #2,684 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Dewon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dewon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dewon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dewon include Elijha, Dj, Anthoni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dewon

Dewon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 411 births in the dataset. Dewon's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #2,684. Use the chart and map above to compare Dewon'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.