Davonni
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "David" and "Bonnie".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davonni. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davonni today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davonni births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davonni. 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 Davonni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,764
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Davonni: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davonni 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 Davonni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davonni
The name Davonni has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the 2nd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the word "davana," which means "gift from the gods." The earliest recorded use of the name can be found in the Vedic texts, the sacred scriptures of Hinduism.
In the 5th century CE, the name Davonni gained popularity among the ruling dynasties of the Indian subcontinent, particularly the Gupta Empire. One notable figure bearing this name was King Davonni Vikramaditya, who ruled over a vast territory in northern India from 380 to 415 CE. He was renowned for his patronage of the arts and literature.
During the medieval period, the name Davonni was adopted by several prominent scholars and poets in the Persian and Arabic-speaking world. One such figure was the Persian poet Davonni al-Rumi, who lived in the 13th century and was known for his mystical and spiritual verses.
In the 16th century, the name Davonni appeared in the records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent. A prominent figure during this time was Davonni Khan, a military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in the conquest of Gujarat.
Another notable bearer of the name was Davonni Singh, a Sikh warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th century. He fought against the Mughal forces and was instrumental in establishing the Sikh Empire in the Punjab region.
While the name Davonni has ancient roots in India, it has also been used in other cultures and regions over the centuries. However, its exact origins and the reasons for its spread remain shrouded in mystery, adding to the allure and intrigue surrounding this unique and captivating name.
People
Davonni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davonni 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
Davonni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davonni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davonni 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Davonni a common name?
We classify Davonni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davonni most popular?
The single biggest year for Davonni was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davonni is about 4 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 Davonni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davonni a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davonni 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 Davonni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davonni 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 Davonni 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 Americans are named Davonni?
Want to know how many people share the name Davonni? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.