Deveion
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Gaelic elements.
Name Census estimates that about 75 living Americans carry the first name Deveion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deveion today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deveion births was 2001 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deveion. 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 Deveion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
75
~ 1 in 4,570,058 Americans
Peak year
2001
8 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,094
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Deveion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deveion from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 39 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
Deveion 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 Deveion 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 Deveion
The name Deveion is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the English word "deviant" and the suffix "-ion." Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, possibly as a variant of the name Devon or Devin, which have roots in the Celtic languages of Britain and France.
Although there are no recorded instances of the name Deveion in ancient texts or historical records, its unique spelling and pronunciation suggest it may have been created as a unique name for a child born in the latter half of the 20th century. The name could have been chosen by parents seeking a distinctive and unconventional moniker for their son.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Deveion is Deveion Nute, an American football player who was born in 1995 and played as a wide receiver for the University of Florida in the late 2010s. Another notable figure is Deveion Covington, a professional basketball player from the United States, born in 1992, who has played in various international leagues.
Deveion Lott, born in 1998, is an American football cornerback who played college football at Texas Tech University. Deveion Davis, born in 1997, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deveion can be found in the case of Deveion Hammonds, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Southern Mississippi in the early 2000s. Hammonds was born in 1981, making him one of the earliest known individuals to bear this unique name.
While the name Deveion is relatively uncommon, its distinct sound and spelling have contributed to its growing popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. Despite its modern origins, the name has already been adopted by individuals in various fields, including sports and entertainment.
People
Deveion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deveion 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
Deveion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deveion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 75 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deveion 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 4,570,058 US residents.
Is Deveion a common name?
We classify Deveion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deveion most popular?
The single biggest year for Deveion was 2001, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deveion is about 25 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 Deveion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deveion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deveion 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 Deveion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deveion 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 Deveion 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 the name Deveion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.