Devondrick
Of Old English origin meaning "valley nourisher" or "protector of the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Devondrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devondrick today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devondrick births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devondrick. 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 Devondrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,369
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Devondrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Devondrick 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 Devondrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Devondrick
The name Devondrick is a relatively modern invention, with its origins rooted in a combination of the English name Devon and the Germanic name Hendrick. The first part, Devon, is an ancient county in the southwest of England, deriving from the Celtic word "Defnas" meaning "deep valley dwellers." The second part, Hendrick, is a variant of the name Henry, which stems from the Germanic name Heimrich, meaning "home ruler."
While the name Devondrick itself does not appear in any ancient texts or historical records, its components can be traced back to various cultural and linguistic influences. The Devon element reflects the region's rich history, dating back to the Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods, while the Hendrick part has its roots in the Germanic tribes that settled in various parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Devondrick seem to emerge in the late 20th century, likely as a creative combination of the two existing names. However, due to its relatively recent origins, there are no well-known historical figures specifically associated with this name.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Devondrick is Devondrick Walker, an American football player born in 1996, who played college football at the University of Texas.
Another notable bearer of the name is Devondrick Buchanon, an American professional basketball player born in 1992, who has played in various leagues around the world.
Devondrick Penny, born in 1988, is an American boxer and former amateur standout who represented the United States at the 2012 London Olympics.
Devondrick Dickerson, born in 1990, is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League and internationally.
Devondrick Jeffers, born in 1997, is an American football cornerback who played college football at the University of South Carolina and has been signed by the Los Angeles Rams.
It is worth noting that while the name Devondrick is not historically prominent, its components reflect the diverse cultural influences that have shaped naming traditions throughout history, combining elements from various regions and linguistic traditions.
People
Devondrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devondrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Devondrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devondrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devondrick 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Devondrick a common name?
We classify Devondrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devondrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Devondrick was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devondrick is about 31 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 Devondrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devondrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devondrick 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 Devondrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devondrick 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 Devondrick 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 Devondrick?
Find out how many people share the name Devondrick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.