Holding steady.
Popularity of Devaunte since 1992
Babies named Devaunte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Devaunte is a modern given name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1992, a year that also marks its peak usage. It has never appeared in the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has maintained a low but consistent presence since its debut. While Devaunte has not been recorded in any state as a top name, its creative spelling and phonetic appeal align with late 20th-century naming trends. As a relatively recent invention, its meaning remains uncertain, and it is best categorized as a Modern English name.
Devaunte is a modern coinage, likely derived from the name DeVante, which itself emerged in the late 20th century as a creative respelling of Devante or Davante. The name may have been influenced by the French surname Devant or the Italian word 'avanti' (forward), but its exact etymology is uncertain. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, reflecting the era's trend of forming distinctive, phonetic names with the prefix 'De-'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Vante, Devy
Sibling names for Devaunte
Names that share Devaunte's style, for a brother or sister.
