Deona
Every Deona since 1946 — 1,172 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deona
Deona is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,641 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 1,172 American babies have been named Deona. Its peak came in 1995, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,641 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,892 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,255 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,283 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,332 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,233 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,544 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,229 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,899 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,996 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,564 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,224 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,830 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,451 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,514 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,562 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,130 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,530 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,640 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,564 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,167 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,544 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,132 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,042 |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,824 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,333 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,076 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,860 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,046 |
| 1950 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deona in 2025?
Deona ranked #13,641 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deona?
1,172 babies have been named Deona in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deona most popular?
Deona peaked in 1995, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Deona a boy or girl name?
Deona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deona rising or falling?
Deona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.