Davionta
A blend of masculine names David and Avonte.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Davionta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davionta today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davionta births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davionta. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Davionta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,643
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Davionta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davionta 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 Davionta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davionta
The name Davionta is a relatively modern given name that appears to have its origins in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the popular names David and Tonia, both of which have roots in ancient languages. The name David is derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Davied), which means "beloved" or "uncle." Tonia, on the other hand, is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Antonia, which means "priceless" or "invaluable."
While the name Davionta itself does not have a long and storied history, it may have been inspired by the cultural melting pot of the United States, where new names are often created by blending existing ones from different backgrounds. This name could be seen as a celebration of diversity and a reflection of the blending of cultures that has shaped the country.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Davionta are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively new name. However, here are five notable individuals who have borne this name:
1. Davionta Ganter, an American football player who played for the University of South Carolina from 2014 to 2017.
2. Davionta Cofer, an American basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina Aiken from 2016 to 2019.
3. Davionta Mayfield, an American football player who played for the University of Missouri from 2015 to 2018.
4. Davionta Booker, an American football player who played for the University of Tennessee from 2016 to 2019.
5. Davionta Cooper, an American football player who played for the University of Missouri from 2015 to 2018.
While the name Davionta may not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, it represents the continuous evolution of language and culture, where new names are created to reflect the diversity and blending of traditions that shape modern society.
People
Davionta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davionta 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
Davionta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davionta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davionta 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Davionta a common name?
We classify Davionta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davionta most popular?
The single biggest year for Davionta was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davionta is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Davionta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davionta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davionta 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.
Is Davionta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davionta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Davionta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Davionta as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.