Devionte
A masculine name possibly derived from a blend of Deven and Shonte, of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Devionte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devionte today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devionte births was 2000 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devionte. 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 Devionte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2000
7 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#8,435
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Devionte: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Devionte 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 Devionte 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Devionte
The given name Devionte is a modern name that likely originated in the United States during the late 20th century. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic origin or direct meaning from an established language or culture. The name is thought to be a creative combination of elements from various sources, potentially blending aspects of names like Devon, Vincent, and other popular American names.
While the name Devionte lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly among African American communities. The earliest recorded instances of the name Devionte can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s, as it began to emerge as a unique given name choice for newborns.
Throughout its relatively short history, a few notable individuals have carried the name Devionte. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name is Devionte Dillion, a former wide receiver who played college football at the University of Texas in the early 2000s. Another is Devionte Ganter, a basketball player who played for several professional teams in the 2010s, including a stint with the NBA G League.
In the world of entertainment, Devionte Lamar Arrington is an American rapper and songwriter better known by his stage name Devi8. He has released several albums and mixtapes since the mid-2010s. Additionally, Devionte Black is an actor who has appeared in various TV shows and films, including a recurring role in the series "Black Lightning" from 2018 to 2021.
Another individual with this name is Devionte Dreshawn Ellick, a former high school basketball player from North Carolina who gained national attention for his exceptional talent and skills on the court during the late 2010s.
It is worth noting that while the name Devionte has gained some recognition, it remains a relatively uncommon name globally. Its usage and popularity are primarily concentrated within certain communities and regions, particularly in the United States.
People
Devionte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devionte 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
Devionte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devionte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devionte 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Devionte a common name?
We classify Devionte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devionte most popular?
The single biggest year for Devionte was 2000, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devionte 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 Devionte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devionte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devionte 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 Devionte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devionte 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 Devionte 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 share the name Devionte?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.