Devonta
Every Devonta since 1982 — 3,187 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devonta
Devonta is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,745 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 3,187 American babies have been named Devonta. Its peak came in 1992, when 330 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 Devonta stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devonta 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 | — | — | 21 | #4,745 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,289 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,818 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,174 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,151 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,142 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,914 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,206 |
| 2016 | — | — | 31 | #3,546 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,169 |
| 2014 | — | — | 36 | #3,103 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,354 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,556 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,535 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,647 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,122 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,580 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,811 |
| 2006 | — | — | 60 | #2,154 |
| 2005 | — | — | 50 | #2,339 |
| 2004 | — | — | 55 | #2,138 |
| 2003 | — | — | 78 | #1,617 |
| 2002 | — | — | 86 | #1,474 |
| 2001 | — | — | 92 | #1,382 |
| 2000 | — | — | 142 | #1,028 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,181 | 243 | #678 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,023 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,417 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devonta in 2025?
Devonta ranked #4,745 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devonta?
3,187 babies have been named Devonta in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devonta most popular?
Devonta peaked in 1992, when 330 newborns received the name.
Is Devonta a boy or girl name?
Devonta is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Devonta rising or falling?
Devonta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.