Total births
974
Girls' name · since 1947
Davonna
974 babies named Davonna in U.S. Social Security records since 1947, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 974
- total births
- 1947–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Davonna sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 974 recorded since 1947.
Social Security Administration records show Davonna recorded 974 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2022.
- 974 total births
- 1947–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
974 girls have been named Davonna since 1947, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 974
- total births
- 1947–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Davonna was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
53 babies were named Davonna in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Davonna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Davonna's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Davonna at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Davonna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2022
- Peak year (1993)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Davonna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Davonna's strongest decade.
324 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Davonna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 73
1960s
73 births
- 1970s 109
1970s
109 births
- 1980s
1980s
156 births
- 1990s
1990s
324 births
- 2000s
2000s
182 births
- 2010s 98
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 324 births (33% of all-time use).
How Davonna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Davonna's total volume
Davonna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Davonna by state
Where Davonna concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 32 | 3.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 18 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Davonna's total US births 3.4%
Even split
33 of 974 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Davonna? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 974 babies named Davonna. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 53 births.
When was Davonna most popular? ▼
Davonna was most popular in the 1990s decade with 324 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Davonna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Davonna are California (33 births), Ohio (32 births), New York (18 births).
How long has the name Davonna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Davonna since 1947 -- 76 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Davonna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include David, Davina, Davida, Dava, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Davonna's data
- Davonna's decade-level peak was the 1990s (324 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Davonnas (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Davonna
Nearby Names Like Davonna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Davonna
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Davina Girl
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Davida Girl
#12226 4,026 births
Dava Girl
#13648 1,487 births
Davia Girl
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Compare Davonna side by side: Davonna vs David Davonna vs Davina Davonna vs Davida
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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, 1947–2022 (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. "Davonna: Baby Name Since 1947 - 974 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/davonna. 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 Davonna 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.