Devone
Of Germanic origin, meaning "of the valleys" or "valley dweller".
Name Census estimates that about 814 living Americans carry the first name Devone. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.7% of registrations being male. The average person named Devone today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devone births was 1991 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devone. 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
814
~ 1 in 421,074 Americans
Peak year
1991
42 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,180
Tracked since 1952
Gender
Gender distribution for Devone
Devone leans heavily male at 85.7% of total registrations, but 122 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Devone as a male name
- Ranked #12,810 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 1993 (35 births)
Devone as a female name
- Ranked #12,180 in 1995
- 6 female births in 1995
- Peak: 1990 (11 births)
Popularity
Devone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devone from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 283 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devone 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 Devone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Devones live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Devone, while Ohio, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Devone
The given name Devone is believed to have originated from the Old English language, derived from the word "dēofon," which means "deep valley." This name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries.
Devone was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxon communities, particularly those residing in rural areas or near valleys and gorges. The name was often associated with individuals who lived or worked in such geographical locations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Devone can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Deuone," referring to a landowner in the county of Devon.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Devone. One of the earliest was Devone of Exeter (c. 1050-1120), a renowned monk and scholar who authored several treatises on theology and philosophy.
In the 13th century, Sir Devone de Montfort (c. 1210-1265) was a prominent English knight who fought alongside Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War against King Henry III.
During the Renaissance period, Devone Cavendish (1555-1628) was an English courtier and influential figure at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 17th century, Devone Winthrop (1588-1649) was a prominent Puritan leader who played a significant role in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America.
Another notable figure was Devone Cartwright (1692-1758), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
While the name Devone has declined in popularity in recent times, it remains a unique and historically significant name, carrying the essence of its Old English roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Anglo-Saxon period.
People
Devone + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Devone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 814 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devone 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 421,074 US residents.
Is Devone a common name?
We classify Devone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 852 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devone most popular?
The single biggest year for Devone was 1991, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devone is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Devone a male name?
Yes, 85.7% of people registered as Devone 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.