Holding steady.
Popularity of Davona since 1957
Babies named Davona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1996, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Davona's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Davona is a rare American coinage that appeared in Social Security records beginning in 1957. It reached its peak usage in 1978, when it ranked among the top 5, most popular names in the United States for girls. Since the 1980s, its usage has been extremely low, with the most recent year on record being 2024 with fewer than 5 births. The name shows no regional concentration in any top states, suggesting it has never been widely adopted in any single area. Davona follows a pattern typical of invented names from the mid-20th century, often formed by adding a feminine suffix to an existing name or blending popular sounds.
Davona is a modern coinage that first appeared in the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1970s. Its formation may blend elements of David (Hebrew for 'beloved') with the fashionable -ona suffix, or combine the names Dawn and Donna. The name remains rare, with no ancient roots or extended historical usage in any culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vona, Davi, Voni, Dee
Variants: Davonna, Davonah
Sibling names for Davona
Names that share Davona's style, for a brother or sister.
