Declining since 2001, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Devion since 1984
Babies named Devion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 539 |
| 2000s | 791 |
| 2010s | 363 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Devion is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984. It likely originated as a creative combination of the popular prefix "Dev-" (inspired by names like Devon or Devin) with the fashionable suffix "-ion." The name reached its highest popularity in 2001, and since then its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with approximately 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. While the name has not been recorded in any top state data, it shows a clear pattern of modern coinage rather than deep historical roots. Devion remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a contemporary-sounding name.
Devion is a modern invented name that appears to be a blend of the popular prefix 'Dev-' (from names like Devon or Devin) and the fashionable suffix '-ion'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and saw a peak of use in 2001 before declining. The name does not have a long historical or linguistic derivation beyond its modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Devvy
Sibling names for Devion
Names that share Devion's style, for a brother or sister.
