Total births
639
Boys' name · since 1986
Daveion
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 639 babies named Daveion, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12828
- among boys today
- 639
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Daveion currently ranks #12828 among boys' names in America, with 639 babies recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daveion has been recorded 639 times among boys since 1986, currently ranked #12828 nationally and more common than 10% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #12828 among boys today
- 639 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Daveion is currently the #12828 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 639 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12828
- among boys today
- 639
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Daveion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12828
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Daveion was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
42 babies were named Daveion in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Daveion compares
639 Top 39% higher than 61% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Daveion's all-time total is 74% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Daveion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 639 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Daveion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daveion splits its recorded history at 2007: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daveion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#12,828
Active since
1986
Daveion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Daveion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Daveion's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Daveion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 122
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
334 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 334 births (52% of all-time use).
How Daveion compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Daveion's total volume
Daveion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Daveion by state
Where Daveion concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 28 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Daveion's total US births 4.4%
Even split
28 of 639 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daveion? ▼
Daveion has been given to 639 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12828 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Daveion most popular? ▼
Daveion was most popular in the 2000s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Daveion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daveion are Texas (28 births), Illinois (12 births), Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Daveion been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daveion since 1986 -- 40 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Daveion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include David, Dave, Davis, Davon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Daveion's data
- Daveion's decade-level peak was the 2000s (334 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Daveions (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daveion
Nearby Names Like Daveion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daveion
David Boy
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Dave Boy
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Davis Boy
#645 32,076 births
Davon Boy
#1568 13,396 births
Davion Boy
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Compare Daveion side by side: Daveion vs David Daveion vs Dave Daveion vs Davis
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daveion: #12828 Boys' Name - 639 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daveion. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daveion draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.