How Many People Are Named Devonta?

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

Devonta
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Devonta is a very rare name for boys, with only 1 in 106,958 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,085 people named Devonta living in the US. It peaked in popularity back in 1992 with 330 births.

~3,085
Living in US
1 in 106,958
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dynamic Innovative Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,296
Worldwide Bearers
#622,565
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,085

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,050 (99%)
♀ Female
35 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
1,554
Would be under 30 (49%)
1,612
Would be 30–60 (51%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,166 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

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

📜 Devonta Through the Generations

Devonta, a name that's been around since the early '90s, has seen its peak in 1992 when 330 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, there are 3,085 individuals named Devonta in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This modern name is declining in usage but still holds a special place among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 271
Georgia 244
Texas 215
Mississippi 183
Florida 151
Alabama 146
North Carolina 138
Louisiana 132
Tennessee 105
Michigan 103

⭐ Famous People Named Devonta

Devonta is a given name. Notable people with the given name include:Devonta Freeman, American football player Devonta Glover-Wright or Tay Glover-Wright, American football player Devonta Pollard, American basketball player DeVonta Smith, American football player…

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✨ Similar Names to Devonta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Devonta's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Devonta

How Many People Have the Name Devonta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,085 people in the United States currently share the name Devonta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 106,958 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Devonta a Common or Rare Name?

Devonta 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 Devonta Mean?

Devonta means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Devonta in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Devonta Most Popular?

The name Devonta reached peak popularity in 1992, with 330 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 Devonta?

Approximately 3,085 people named Devonta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,166. That works out to roughly 1 in 106,958 Americans.

Is Devonta a rare name?

Devonta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 106,958 Americans has this name.

What does the name Devonta mean?

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

Is Devonta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Devonta are male and 1% are female.

When was Devonta most popular?

Devonta peaked in 1992 with 330 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 US3,085
All-Time Births3,166
1 in X1 in 106,958
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1992
World Rank#622,565
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.