Holding steady.
Popularity of Devondre since 1989
Babies named Devondre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Devondre is a modern American name first recorded in 1989, reflecting a creative blend of Devon and Andre. Its peak year was 1995, but it has never entered the national Top 1000, maintaining a stable trajectory with a low but consistent rate of use. The name is not associated with any particular state, as its top states list is empty, indicating a scattered rather than regionally concentrated distribution. Devondre fits a pattern of invented hybrid names that gained traction in the late 20th century, often combining elements of established names to create something distinctive. Despite its rarity, it remains in use, suggesting ongoing appeal for parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding choice.
Devondre is a modern American coinage formed by blending Devon (a name of English origin from a county name or a variant of Devin) with Andre (the French form of Andrew, meaning manly). It emerged in the late 1980s, fitting a pattern of hybrid names coined in African American communities and other naming traditions. Its use has remained relatively rare and stable since its first recorded appearance in 1989.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dre, Devon, Von
Sibling names for Devondre
Names that share Devondre's style, for a brother or sister.
