Total births
2,705
Girls' name · since 1912
Devona
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 2,705 babies named Devona, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,705
- total births
- 1912–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
2,705 girls have been named Devona since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Devona has 2,705 recorded births among girls since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2014.
- 2,705 total births
- 1912–2014 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,705 girls have been named Devona since 1912, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2014.
- 2,705
- total births
- 1912–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Devona was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
97 babies were named Devona in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Devona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Devona's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 97, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Devona at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Devona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2014
- Peak year (1970)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Devona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Devona's strongest decade.
793 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Devona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 65
1910s
65 births
- 1920s 151
1920s
151 births
- 1930s 158
1930s
158 births
- 1940s 155
1940s
155 births
- 1950s 247
1950s
247 births
- 1960s
1960s
373 births
- 1970s
1970s
793 births
- 1980s
1980s
380 births
- 1990s 312
1990s
312 births
- 2000s 66
2000s
66 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 793 births (29% of all-time use).
How Devona 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 Devona's total volume
Devona vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Devona by state
Where Devona concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 68 | 2.5% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 66 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 43 | 1.6% |
| #4 | California | | 40 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 29 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Texas | | 29 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 23 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 23 | 0.9% |
Ohio share of Devona's total US births 2.5%
Even split
68 of 2,705 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Devona appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devona? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 2,705 babies named Devona. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 97 births.
When was Devona most popular? ▼
Devona was most popular in the 1970s decade with 793 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Devona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devona are Ohio (68 births), North Carolina (66 births), Illinois (43 births).
How long has the name Devona been used? ▼
Records for Devona go back to 1912, giving 103 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Devona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Devon, Devin, Devyn, Devan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Devona's data
- Devona's decade-level peak was the 1970s (793 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Devonas (68 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Devona
Nearby Names Like Devona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devona
Devon Girl
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Devin Girl
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Devyn Girl
#1150 9,422 births
Devan Girl
#8545 5,161 births
Devorah Girl
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Compare Devona side by side: Devona vs Devon Devona vs Devin Devona vs Devyn
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–2014 (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. "Devona: Baby Name Since 1912 - 2,705 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devona. 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 Devona 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.