Devonna
Feminine variant of the French name Yvonne, of disputed derivation.
Name Census estimates that about 1,509 living Americans carry the first name Devonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Devonna today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devonna births was 1993 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devonna. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 227,140 Americans
Peak year
1993
53 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,578
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Devonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devonna from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 373 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
Devonna 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 Devonna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Devonnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Illinois, Ohio recorded the most babies named Devonna, while Kentucky, Connecticut, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Devonna
The name Devonna is an English name with roots in the French language. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 11th to 13th centuries. Devonna is believed to be a variant of the French name Yvonne, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Ivo or Yvo.
The name Ivo is thought to have originated from the Old German word "iv," meaning yew tree or archer. This connection to the yew tree and archery suggests that the name Devonna may have been associated with nature, hunting, or warrior culture in its early history.
While there are no definitive records of the name Devonna appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in the French and Germanic languages suggest it was likely used in various regions of Europe during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Devonna can be found in historical records from England in the late 16th century. A woman named Devonna Woodhouse was born in 1589 in Yorkshire, England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Devonna. These include Devonna Whitford (1923-2012), an American artist and sculptor known for her abstract works; Devonna Jacobson (1932-2021), a Swedish-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of atomic spectroscopy; and Devonna Byers (1945-2018), an American politician who served as a state representative in Missouri.
Other notable individuals named Devonna include Devonna Mallow (1961-present), a British author and journalist known for her work on environmental issues, and Devonna Allison (1972-present), an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-founded a successful technology company.
While not as common as some other names, Devonna has had a presence throughout history, with individuals from various fields and backgrounds carrying this name over the centuries. Its French and Germanic roots, as well as its connections to nature and archery, contribute to the rich history and cultural significance of this name.
People
Devonna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devonna 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
Devonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,509 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devonna 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 227,140 US residents.
Is Devonna a common name?
We classify Devonna as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,742 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Devonna was 1993, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devonna is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Devonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devonna 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.
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.