Total births
1,868
Boys' name · since 1984
Devion
Devion has 1,868 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6305
- among boys today
- 1,868
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Devion is the #6305 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,868 recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Devion has been recorded 1,868 times among boys since 1984, currently ranked #6305 nationally and more common than 56% 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 1984 to 2025.
- #6305 among boys today
- 1,868 born since 1984
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Devion is currently the #6305 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 1,868 born since 1984, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6305
- among boys today
- 1,868
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Devion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6305
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Devion was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
107 babies were named Devion in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Devion compares
1,868 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Devion's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Devion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,868 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 107 | 23 | 22,252 |
Devion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devion splits its recorded history at 2005: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 107 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#6,305
Active since
1984
Devion popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Devion popularity over time - girls
26 total births recorded since 1991 (Devion as girls' name)
Devion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Devion's strongest decade.
791 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Devion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 78
1980s
78 births
- 1990s
1990s
539 births
- 2000s
2000s
791 births
- 2010s
2010s
363 births
- 2020s 97
2020s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 791 births (42% of all-time use).
How Devion 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 Devion's total volume
Devion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Devion by state
Where Devion concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 185 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 176 | 9.4% |
| #3 | California | | 98 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 54 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 33 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 32 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 32 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 26 | 1.4% |
Illinois share of Devion's total US births 9.9%
Even split
185 of 1,868 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Devion appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devion? ▼
Devion has been given to 1,868 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6305 as of the latest data. 107 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Devion most popular? ▼
Devion was most popular in the 2000s decade with 791 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Devion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devion are Illinois (185 births), Texas (176 births), California (98 births).
How long has the name Devion been used? ▼
Records for Devion go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Devion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Devin, Devon, Devan, Devonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Devion's data
- Devion's decade-level peak was the 2000s (791 total births); usage has since declined to 97 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Devions (185 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Devion
Nearby Names Like Devion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devion
Devin Boy
#516 156,250 births
Devon Boy
#962 72,673 births
Devan Boy
#2532 13,639 births
Devonte Boy
#1680 11,773 births
Deven Boy
#2608 10,670 births
Compare Devion side by side: Devion vs Devin Devion vs Devon Devion vs Devan
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1984–2025 (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. "Devion: #6305 Boys' Name - 1,868 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devion. 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 Devion 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 June 2026.