Unisex name · since 1933

Devonne

Since 1933, U.S. Social Security records show 958 babies named Devonne, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

958
total births
1933–2009
years on record
1960s
peak decade
22%
born in that decade

958 girls have been named Devonne since 1933, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Devonne recorded 958 times among girls since 1933, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 2009.

  • 958 total births
  • 1933–2009 years on record
  • 1960s peak decade
  • 22% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

958 girls have been named Devonne since 1933, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2009.

958
total births
1933–2009
years on record
1960s
peak decade
22%
born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade

22% of everyone ever named Devonne was born in this single decade.

1970
Single peak year

30 babies were named Devonne in 1970 - its busiest year on record.

Devonne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Devonne splits its recorded history at 1973: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.

Devonne at a glance

Last recorded 2009

Total births

958

Since 1933

77 years of records

Peak year

1970

30 births that year

Strongest decade: 1960s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2009

Active since

1933

Recorded for 77 years

Last year on file: 2009

Devonne popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–2009

Last recorded 2009
Peak year (1970)
30
Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
010203040 193319491958196719761985199420062009 7

Devonne popularity over time - boys

698 total births recorded since 1966 (Devonne as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 698 births
010203040 196619751982198919962003201020192024 7

Devonne by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1960s was Devonne's strongest decade.

215 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.

Devonne births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1960s at 215 births (22% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Devonne 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 Devonne's total volume

Devonne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Devonne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%2%4%6%8%10%12% 050100150 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Devonne
Devonne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Devonne by state

Where Devonne concentrates geographically, total births since 1933

Geographically diffuse
Top 2 states by recorded births for the name Devonne
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 California
20 2.1%
#2 New York
11 1.1%
California share of Devonne's total US births 2.1%
Even split

20 of 958 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Devonne?
Since 1933, Social Security records show 958 babies named Devonne. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 30 births.
When was Devonne most popular?
Devonne was most popular in the 1960s decade with 215 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Devonne most popular?
The top states for the name Devonne are California (20 births), New York (11 births).
Is Devonne a unisex name?
Yes, Devonne is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 958 births, and as a boy's name it has 698 births.
How long has the name Devonne been used?
The SSA has tracked Devonne since 1933 -- 77 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Devonne?
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 Devonne's data

  • Devonne's decade-level peak was the 1960s (215 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • California records the most Devonnes (20 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.

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, 1933–2009 (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. "Devonne: Baby Name Since 1933 - 958 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devonne. 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 Devonne 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.