Devontay
Every Devontay since 1988 — 895 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devontay
Devontay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,509 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 895 American babies have been named Devontay. Its peak came in 1992, when 84 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 Devontay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devontay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,509 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,156 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,862 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,903 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,102 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,517 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,777 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,807 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,108 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,446 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,184 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,669 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,325 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,035 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,781 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,972 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,764 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,857 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,592 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,233 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,844 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,653 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,436 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,284 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,542 |
| 1995 | 58 | #1,590 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,471 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devontay in 2025?
Devontay ranked #12,509 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devontay?
895 babies have been named Devontay in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devontay most popular?
Devontay peaked in 1992, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Devontay a boy or girl name?
Devontay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Devontay rising or falling?
Devontay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.