Declining since 2007, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Daveion since 1986
Babies named Daveion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 334 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Daveion is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1986. It reflects a naming trend of combining a familiar short form, such as Dave, with a trendy suffix to create a distinctive name. The name peaked in 2008 and has since declined; by 2025 it ranked 12,008th, given to roughly 1 in 341,615 boys. Daveion is an example of the cultural creativity in American naming, particularly popular among families seeking a unique yet recognizable name. Its trajectory shows a decline since the mid-2000s, but it remains in use as a contemporary choice.
Daveion emerged in the late 20th century as part of a pattern of creating novel names by blending a familiar root (like Dave) with a suffix such as -ion, -ian, or -yon. This style gained popularity in African American and broader American naming practices during the 1990s and 2000s. The name carries no established historical or linguistic tradition beyond its modern construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dave, Davey
Sibling names for Daveion
Names that share Daveion's style, for a brother or sister.
