Daevon
A masculine name with unknown origins meaning "beloved" or "little deer".
Name Census estimates that about 970 living Americans carry the first name Daevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daevon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daevon births was 2000 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daevon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
970
~ 1 in 353,355 Americans
Peak year
2000
63 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,140
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Daevon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daevon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 453 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daevon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daevon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daevons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, California, Virginia recorded the most babies named Daevon, while Maryland, Illinois, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daevon
The given name Daevon has its roots in the ancient Celtic languages, particularly in the Gaulish and Brittonic dialects spoken in parts of modern-day France, Britain, and Ireland. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "dēwos," meaning "god" or "divine," and is closely related to the Old Irish name "Dáibhídh," which is the Gaelic form of the Hebrew name David.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Daevon can be traced back to the 5th century AD, when it was used by some of the Celtic tribes inhabiting the British Isles. During this period, the name was often associated with druidic traditions and pagan rituals, reflecting the deep reverence for nature and the divine forces that governed the world.
One of the earliest historical figures known to bear the name Daevon was a Brittonic chieftain who lived in the 6th century AD. He is mentioned in the ancient Welsh text "Armes Prydein Vawr" (The Great Prophecy of Britain) as a fierce warrior who fought against the Saxon invaders. Unfortunately, little is known about his life beyond this brief reference.
In the 9th century AD, a monk named Daevon is recorded as having lived in the monastery of Iona, located off the western coast of Scotland. He is credited with transcribing several important religious texts and is believed to have played a significant role in preserving the rich literary heritage of the Celtic Church during a period of turmoil and conflict.
During the Middle Ages, the name Daevon gained popularity among the Welsh nobility. One notable figure was Daevon ap Gruffydd, a 13th-century Welsh prince who led a successful rebellion against the English crown. He is celebrated in Welsh folklore as a brave and cunning leader who defended the rights of his people against foreign oppression.
In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Daevon MacGregor is recorded as having fought alongside Mary, Queen of Scots, during the tumultuous period of the Scottish Reformation. He was a staunch supporter of the Catholic cause and is said to have participated in several battles against the Protestant forces.
Throughout history, the name Daevon has been borne by various individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting its enduring appeal across cultures and regions. While not as widely used as some other names, it has maintained a presence in various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance.
People
Daevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daevon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 970 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daevon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 353,355 US residents.
Is Daevon a common name?
We classify Daevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 985 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daevon was 2000, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daevon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daevon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.