Davyon
Modern invented name, perhaps derived from David meaning "beloved" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 321 living Americans carry the first name Davyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davyon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davyon births was 2009 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davyon. 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
321
~ 1 in 1,067,771 Americans
Peak year
2009
25 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,633
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Davyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Davyon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 174 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
Davyon 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 Davyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Davyon
The name Davyon is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have any direct linguistic roots or historical references in ancient texts or scriptures. However, it bears some resemblance to the name David, which is derived from the Hebrew name "Daveed" meaning "beloved."
The earliest recorded examples of the name Davyon appear to be in the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is possible that the name was created as a unique variation of the more common name David, with the addition of the "-yon" suffix. However, the exact origin and reasoning behind the creation of this name is unclear.
While the name Davyon is relatively uncommon, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this first name throughout history:
1. Davyon McDonald (born in 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League and overseas.
2. Davyon Brooks (born in 1982) is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive back in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets.
3. Davyon Overton (born in 1991) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays in the National Basketball League of Canada.
4. Davyon Coates (born in 1995) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Erie BayHawks in the NBA G League.
5. Davyon Williams (born in 1987) is an American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
It is worth noting that the name Davyon is relatively new and has not yet been widely adopted across different cultures or regions. As such, it lacks a long and rich historical background compared to more established names. However, as time passes and the name gains more recognition, its history and significance may evolve further.
People
Davyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davyon 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
Davyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 321 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davyon 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 1,067,771 US residents.
Is Davyon a common name?
We classify Davyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 325 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Davyon was 2009, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davyon is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Davyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davyon 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.