Devonn
Every Devonn since 1973 — 455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devonn
Devonn 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 1973, 455 American babies have been named Devonn — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 32 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 Devonn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devonn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #8,937 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,316 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,685 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,073 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #8,990 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,686 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,186 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,002 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,354 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,201 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,739 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,043 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,876 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,646 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,362 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,200 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,456 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,633 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,740 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,792 | 11 | #4,761 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,295 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,499 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,679 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devonn in 2025?
Devonn 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 Devonn?
455 babies have been named Devonn in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devonn most popular?
Devonn peaked in 1992, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Devonn a boy or girl name?
Devonn is used for both: about 5% of babies named Devonn have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Devonn rising or falling?
Devonn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.