Deonna
Deonna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Divine or modern blend.
Origin and history
Deonna is a contemporary American feminine name, likely created as a variant of Dionne or as a blend of prefixes like De- with names such as Donna or Anna. It emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a relatively uncommon choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,756 babies in the United States have been named Deonna since 1880. It ranks #2882 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1999.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.8 %)
- IL (11.7 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- MI (8.7 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 303 |
| 1970-1980 | 477 |
| 1980-1990 | 607 |
| 1990-2000 | 974 |
| 2000-2010 | 775 |
| 2010-2019 | 433 |
| 2020-2029 | 102 |
Famous people named Deonna
- Deonna Purrazzo: Professional wrestler
Nicknames
Dee, DeeDee
Fun facts
- Deonna developed in the United States during the late 20th century alongside similar names starting with the 'De-' prefix.
- It is often considered a phonetic elaboration of the French name Dionne, which traces back to the Greek god Dionysus.