Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Davonna since 1947
Babies named Davonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 156 |
| 1990s | 324 |
| 2000s | 182 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Davonna is a modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1947, during the postwar baby boom when creative coinages were becoming more common. Its peak came in 1993, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Davina and Yvonna. Since 1994, its usage has been falling, reflecting broader trends away from invented names with the popular -onna ending. Though it never reached the top 1000 nationally, its trajectory shows a classic pattern: a steady rise through the 1970s and 80s, a brief peak in the early 90s, and a gradual decline ever since. Today, Davonna is a rare choice, appealing to parents looking for a unique, melodic name with a modern feel.
Davonna is a modern coinage that emerged in the mid-20th century, blending elements of names like Dana or David with the fashionable suffix -onna (seen in names like Madonna or Yvonna). It first appeared in the United States in the 1940s and became most popular in the 1990s before declining in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Davi, Vonna, Davie
Sibling names for Davonna
Names that share Davonna's style, for a brother or sister.
