Davon
Davon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of David (beloved) and Devon (deep valley defenders), or modern variant of Devon.
Origin and history
Davon is a modern American name, likely created as a blend of David and Devon, or as a phonetic variation of Devon. It gained traction in the late 20th century in the United States and remains a steadily used option.
Popularity in the United States
13,396 babies in the United States have been named Davon since 1880. It ranks #1025 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1309.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.4 %)
- MD (11.7 %)
- CA (9 %)
- MI (7.1 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 519 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,002 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,750 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,697 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,729 |
| 2020-2029 | 647 |
Famous people named Davon
- Davon House: NFL player, Athlete
- Davon Godchaux: NFL player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Davon reached its highest usage in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- It represents a popular late 20th-century trend of combining classic elements like 'Da-' and '-von'.