Deoveon
A masculine name composed of "Deo" meaning God and "veon" from "vision".
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Deoveon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Deoveon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deoveon births was 2000 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deoveon. 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 Deoveon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
2000
10 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,674
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Deoveon
Deoveon is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 28 total registrations, 6 (21.4%) were male and 22 (78.6%) were female.
Deoveon as a male name
- Ranked #9,674 in 2002
- 6 male births in 2002
- Peak: 2002 (6 births)
Deoveon as a female name
- Ranked #13,994 in 2001
- 6 female births in 2001
- Peak: 2000 (10 births)
Popularity
Deoveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deoveon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 22 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deoveon 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 Deoveon 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 Deoveon
The name Deoveon has its roots in the ancient Celtic language. It is believed to have originated in the region now known as modern-day Ireland and Scotland around the 5th century CE. The name is derived from the Gaelic words "deó," meaning "radiant" or "bright," and "fíon," meaning "wine" or "vine." Combined, the name Deoveon may have been used to refer to the vibrant hues of ripening grapes or the glow of fermented wine.
In early Celtic folklore and mythology, there are references to deities and mythical figures associated with viticulture and the harvest. Some scholars speculate that Deoveon could have been the name of a minor deity or spirit revered by ancient Celtic winemakers and grape growers. However, concrete historical records linking the name to specific individuals or deities from this era are scarce.
The earliest known individuals named Deoveon can be traced back to the 9th century CE. One notable figure was Deoveon of Kildare, an Irish monk and scribe who lived around 825 CE. He is known for his meticulous work in transcribing and preserving ancient Celtic manuscripts and religious texts.
Another prominent figure was Deoveon the Bard, a renowned Welsh poet and storyteller from the late 11th century. His poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the traditions of the Celtic people, were widely recited and passed down through oral traditions for generations.
In the 13th century, there was Deoveon of Argyll, a Scottish nobleman and warrior who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was a loyal supporter of William Wallace and is said to have fought bravely in several battles against the English forces.
During the Renaissance period, Deoveon Fitzgerald (1524-1589) was an Irish scholar and philosopher renowned for his contributions to the study of natural sciences and theology. He is credited with introducing new ideas and philosophies from the European continent to Ireland, fostering intellectual discourse and cultural exchange.
In more recent times, Deoveon O'Connor (1892-1967) was a celebrated Irish novelist and playwright. His works often explored themes of identity, social injustice, and the struggles of the working class. He is considered one of the most influential voices in modern Irish literature.
While the name Deoveon has its roots in ancient Celtic culture, it has endured through the centuries, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from religion and literature to warfare and scholarship.
People
Deoveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deoveon 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
Deoveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deoveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deoveon 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Deoveon a common name?
We classify Deoveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deoveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Deoveon was 2000, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deoveon is about 26 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 Deoveon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deoveon a female name?
Yes, 78.6% of people registered as Deoveon in the SSA data are female. 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 Deoveon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deoveon 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 Deoveon 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 Deoveon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.