Devona
Every Devona since 1912 — 2,705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devona
Devona is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 2,705 American babies have been named Devona. Its peak came in 1970, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Devona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,244 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,924 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,383 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,135 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,909 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,768 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,564 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,334 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,732 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,609 |
| 1990 | 59 | #2,181 |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,960 |
| 1980 | 53 | #1,985 |
| 1975 | 86 | #1,295 |
| 1970 | 97 | #1,182 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,358 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,323 |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,421 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,800 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,961 |
| 1940 | 27 | #1,485 |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,862 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,223 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,821 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,376 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,199 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devona in 2025?
Devona did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Devona?
2,705 babies have been named Devona in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devona most popular?
Devona peaked in 1970, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Devona a boy or girl name?
Devona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Devona rising or falling?
Devona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.