Holding steady.
Popularity of Devonia since 1918
Babies named Devonia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Devonia is a rare feminine name that appears to have emerged in the early 20th century as a stylish elaboration of the place name Devon. First recorded in 1918, the name saw its peak usage in 1971, during a period when place-inspired and -ia-ending names were fashionable. Despite its low overall frequency, Devonia has maintained a remarkably stable trajectory, never disappearing entirely but never surging in popularity. With no top state concentration and no famous bearers, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a geographic tie.
Devonia is likely a modern English coinage derived from the place name Devon, a county in southwestern England, with the feminine suffix -ia. It may also be a Latinized form of Devona, an ancient name for the region. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 and saw modest use, peaking in 1971.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Devon, Nia
Variants: Devona
Sibling names for Devonia
Names that share Devonia's style, for a brother or sister.
