Total births
730
Unisex name · since 1961
Devone
Devone has 730 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 730
- total births
- 1961–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Devone sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 730 recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Devone recorded 730 times among boys since 1961, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1961 to 2022.
- 730 total births
- 1961–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
730 boys have been named Devone since 1961, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 730
- total births
- 1961–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Devone was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
35 babies were named Devone in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Devone's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devone splits its recorded history at 1994: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devone at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Devone popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2022
- Peak year (1993)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Devone popularity over time - girls
122 total births recorded since 1952 (Devone as girls' name)
Devone by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Devone's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Devone births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 24
1960s
24 births
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s
1980s
167 births
- 1990s
1990s
251 births
- 2000s
2000s
141 births
- 2010s 63
2010s
63 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 251 births (34% of all-time use).
How Devone 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 Devone's total volume
Devone vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Devone by state
Where Devone concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 56 | 7.7% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.8% |
New York share of Devone's total US births 7.7%
Even split
56 of 730 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devone? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 730 babies named Devone. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 35 births.
When was Devone most popular? ▼
Devone was most popular in the 1990s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Devone most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devone are New York (56 births), California (16 births), Ohio (6 births).
Is Devone a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Devone is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 730 births, and as a girl's name it has 122 births.
How long has the name Devone been used? ▼
Records for Devone go back to 1961, giving 62 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Devone? ▼
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 Devone's data
- Devone's decade-level peak was the 1990s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Devones (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Devone
Nearby Names Like Devone
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devone
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 Devone side by side: Devone vs Devin Devone vs Devon Devone vs Devan
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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, 1961–2022 (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. "Devone: Baby Name Since 1961 - 730 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devone. 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 Devone 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.