Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Deavon since 1977
Babies named Deavon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 | 40 |
| 1990s | 18 | 164 |
| 2000s | 0 | 152 |
| 2010s | 0 | 56 |
| 2020s | 0 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Deavon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, a modern coinage that never gained widespread use. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when it saw its highest number of registrations. Since then, it has remained rare: in 2025, it ranked 9,714th, with roughly 1 in 244,011 newborn boys named Deavon. The trajectory of the name has been stable over recent years, indicating a small but consistent usage. Deavon is primarily a boy's name, and its top states of use are sparse, reflecting its overall rarity. Parents drawn to the sound of traditional names like Devon or Devin may choose Deavon for its distinctive spelling, but it remains a niche choice.
Deavon is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1977. It appears to be a respelling or blend of the place name Devon (originating from the English county) and the popular suffix '-on' or the name Devin, which has Irish origins. The name saw modest use in the late 20th century, peaking in 1994, but remains uncommon.
“Deavon” around the world
Where Deavon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Dea
Sibling names for Deavon
Names that share Deavon's style, for a brother or sister.
