Devontia
A feminine name derived from the surname Devon meaning "of the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Devontia. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devontia today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devontia births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devontia. 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 Devontia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,371
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Devontia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Devontia 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 Devontia 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Devontia
The given name Devontia is a relatively uncommon name with a rich and varied history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic tribes of the British Isles, particularly in the region of Devon, England. The name is believed to have derived from the Celtic word "dunn," meaning "deep brown" or "dark," and the Latin suffix "-tia," which denotes a feminine name.
One of the earliest known references to the name Devontia appears in a medieval text from the 9th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a local noblewoman in the Devon region. This early usage suggests that the name held significance in the region's cultural and historical context.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Devontia was primarily used by families of noble or wealthy backgrounds in Devon and neighboring counties. It gained prominence during the Norman conquest of England, when many Norman nobles settled in the region and adopted local names and traditions.
One notable figure associated with the name Devontia was Lady Devontia de Redvers, who lived in the 12th century and was a prominent landowner and patron of the arts in Devon. Another historical figure was Devontia Courtenay, a 14th-century noblewoman known for her involvement in religious and charitable endeavors.
In the 16th century, the name Devontia appeared in several religious texts and records, suggesting its continued use among the local population. One such reference was Devontia Gifford, a 16th-century abbess renowned for her leadership and piety.
As the centuries progressed, the name Devontia remained relatively rare and localized, primarily used by families with ties to the Devon region. However, it resurfaced in the 18th century with the birth of Devontia Cavendish, a prominent socialite and philanthropist who was part of the aristocratic Cavendish family.
While the name Devontia may not have achieved widespread popularity, it has maintained a unique and enduring legacy, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the Devon region.
People
Devontia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devontia 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
Devontia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devontia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devontia 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Devontia a common name?
We classify Devontia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devontia most popular?
The single biggest year for Devontia was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devontia is about 32 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 Devontia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devontia a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devontia 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 Devontia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devontia 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 Devontia 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 common is the name Devontia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.