Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Deyonna since 1979
Babies named Deyonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 170 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Deyonna is a modern American name of uncertain origin, first recorded in 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 2000, but even then it was uncommon. In 2025, the name ranked #14,942, with about 1 in 321,453 births, showing that it remains a rare choice. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, and it does not appear in any top state lists. While its etymology is unclear, it is likely a creative variant of longer names like Deanna or Dionne, fitting a pattern of coined names that emerged in the late 20th century. Parents choosing Deyonna today are opting for a distinctive, modern-sounding name.
Deyonna is a modern American name that first appeared in the late 1970s. It is likely a creative spelling variant of Deanna (a short form of Diana) or Dionne (a French variant of Dionysia). The name saw a peak in usage around 2000 and has remained relatively stable in low frequency since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dey, Yonnie
Sibling names for Deyonna
Names that share Deyonna's style, for a brother or sister.
