Declining since 1996, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Deonna since 1946
Babies named Deonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 79 |
| 1960s | 303 |
| 1970s | 477 |
| 1980s | 607 |
| 1990s | 974 |
| 2000s | 775 |
| 2010s | 433 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Deonna is a modern feminine name that saw its greatest use during the 1990s, with a peak year of 1997 when it ranked among the more visible names in the U.S. Since 1996, however, its popularity has steadily declined. As of 2025, the name ranks 10,107th, with approximately 1 in every 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory reflects a broader pattern of late-20th-century coinages fading after their peak decade. Although not currently tied to any particular states or regions, Deonna remains a distinctive choice with a sound that echoes the popular Deanna and Brianna styles.
Deonna is a modern coinage that likely emerged as a feminine variant of Deon, itself a short form of Dion (from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and festivity). Alternatively, it may be a respelling of Deanna (from Latin diva 'goddess' or Old English denu 'valley'). The name became visible in the United States in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: De, Dee, Nonnie
Sibling names for Deonna
Names that share Deonna's style, for a brother or sister.
