How Many People Are Named Devona?

Complete statistics for the name Devona: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Devona
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Devona is a rare name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Devona unique. Only 1 in 152,342 Americans share this name, with approximately 2,166 living today. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 97 births.

~127
Living in US
1 in 2,609,837
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Creative Strong Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,166
Worldwide Bearers
#123,441
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
3
🇸🇬 Singapore
2
🇮🇳 India
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,166 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
111
Would be under 30 (4%)
1,662
Would be 30–60 (61%)
932
Would be over 60 (34%)

All 2,705 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Devona Through the Generations

Devona has seen a steady presence through the decades, but its popularity has been on a decline since peaking in 1970. Today, the majority of people named Devona are aged between 30 and 60, accounting for 62% of the total. This indicates a generation that was born during the peak years of the name's usage. With only 4% under 30 and 34% over 60, Devona stands as a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, reflecting a blend of traditional charm and contemporary appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 68
North Carolina 66
Illinois 43
California 40
Kentucky 29
Texas 29
Louisiana 23
Virginia 23
New York 18
Indiana 10

✨ Similar Names to Devona

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Devona's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Devona

How Many People Have the Name Devona?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 127 people in the United States currently share the name Devona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,609,837 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Devona a Common or Rare Name?

Devona is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Devona Mean?

Devona means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Devona in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Devona Most Popular?

The name Devona reached peak popularity in 1970, with 97 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Devona?

Approximately 127 people named Devona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 127. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,609,837 Americans.

Is Devona a rare name?

Devona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,609,837 Americans has this name.

What does the name Devona mean?

Devona means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Devona more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Devona are male and 100% are female.

When was Devona most popular?

Devona peaked in 1970 with 97 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US127
All-Time Births127
1 in X1 in 2,609,837
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1970
World Rank#123,441
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.