Devone
Devone is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Defender or person from Devonshire.
Origin and history
Devone is a masculine given name of English origin, likely derived from the Old French or Celtic place name Devon, referring to the county in southwest England. It gained modest usage in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
730 babies in the United States have been named Devone since 1880. It ranks #3946 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71.8 %)
- CA (20.5 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 251 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Devon, a region in England named after the Dumnonii, an ancient Celtic tribe.
- Devone arose as a contemporary phonetic variation of the more traditional names Devon and Devan.