Dovon
A masculine name possibly of Scottish origin, with an uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Dovon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dovon today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dovon births was 1991 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dovon. 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 Dovon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1991
8 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1991 SSA rank
#6,109
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Dovon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dovon from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 8 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dovon 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 Dovon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dovon
The given name Dovon has its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian region, with roots tracing back to the Sumerian language spoken in the southern parts of modern-day Iraq around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "du-un," which translates to "strong mountain" or "steadfast rock." This name was likely given to children born into families or clans that resided near mountainous regions or valued strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dovon can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Uruk, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These ancient clay tablets mention a man named Dovon who was a prominent trader and merchant, suggesting that the name was in use during the early stages of urban civilization in Mesopotamia.
In the centuries that followed, the name Dovon appeared sporadically in various historical records from the region. For instance, a Babylonian scribe named Dovon was mentioned in the Enuma Elish, a renowned epic poem that recounts the creation of the world according to ancient Mesopotamian mythology, circa 1800 BCE.
As civilizations rose and fell in the Middle East, the name Dovon found its way into the cultural fabric of different societies. During the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550-330 BCE), a nobleman named Dovon is recorded as serving in the court of King Darius I, indicating the name's prevalence among the Persian elite.
In the medieval period, the name Dovon resurfaced in the annals of Islamic history. One notable figure was Dovon al-Kindi, a 9th-century Arab philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and cryptography. He was born in Kufa, Iraq, in 801 CE and is considered one of the first philosophers of the Islamic Golden Age.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Dovon ibn Yahya, a 10th-century Persian physician and scholar from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan). He authored several influential works on medicine and pharmacology, including a treatise on the use of herbs and natural remedies.
In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic named Dovon Shams-e Tabrizi gained prominence in Persia (modern-day Iran). He is renowned for his spiritual teachings and his close relationship with the renowned poet Rumi, who dedicated several works to his mentor and friend.
While the name Dovon has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, it has endured and been adopted by various cultures throughout history, spanning regions from the Middle East to Central Asia. Its meaning, tied to strength and steadfastness, has resonated across generations, making it a name with a rich and diverse legacy.
People
Dovon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dovon 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
Dovon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dovon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dovon 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 Dovon a common name?
We classify Dovon 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, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dovon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dovon was 1991, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dovon is about 42 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 Dovon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dovon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dovon 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 Dovon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dovon 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 Dovon 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 Dovon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.