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.

#7,739 of 72,339
all-time among girls
958
born since 1933
1960s
peak 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.

  • #7,739 of 72,339 all-time among girls
  • 958 born since 1933
  • 1960s peak decade

Data updated Aug 2026

The verdict

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Devonne ranks #7,739 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 958 born since 1933, peaking in the 1960s.

#7,739 of 72,339
all-time among girls
958
born since 1933
1960s
peak decade
Above the archive median
All-time archive position

Devonne's 958 recorded births place it above 89.29% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.

2 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

The state file records this name in 2 jurisdictions, led by California.

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 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

1960s is the heaviest window (215 births, 22% of the file).

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 August 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 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 -101, 4.4%-76, 10.1%-35, 10.3%-21, 9.7%-47, 4.5%-31, 7.8%-29, 7.5%-134, 2.3%-128, 2%-136, 3.8%-104, 2.6%-30, 10.2%-55, 8.7%-32, 7.8%-38, 6.9%Devonne-77, 3.1%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. Across the full SSA archive it ranks #7,739 of 72,339 girls' names by total births. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 30 births.
Where does Devonne sit in the SSA name archive?
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Devonne ranks #7,739 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). All-time ordinal matches browse popularity (total births DESC); the current ordinal uses the null SSA file. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
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

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Devonne

Nearby Names Like Devonne

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devonne

Names with a similar number of total births

Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span

Two nationwide peer axes for Devonne: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.

Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.

Data Sources

Data as of August 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).

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 August 2026.