Devon
Devon is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Deep valley dwellers or person from Devonshire.
Origin and history
Devon is an English name derived from the county in southwestern England, which takes its name from the Celtic Dumnonii tribe. While used for all genders in the United States, it saw significant popularity in the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable geographic and nature-inspired choice.
Popularity in the United States
20,303 babies in the United States have been named Devon since 1880. It ranks #1053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1815.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- PA (11.4 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- NJ (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 126 |
| 1950-1960 | 402 |
| 1960-1970 | 669 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,546 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,188 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,808 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,458 |
| 2010-2019 | 793 |
| 2020-2029 | 286 |
Famous people named Devon
- Devon Aoki: Model, Actress
Fun facts
- The name directly references Devon, a county in southwest England famous for its coastline and national parks.
- The place name derives from the Celtic tribal name Dumnonii, believed to mean 'deep-valley dwellers'.