Devontae
Devontae is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Deep valley, or modern phonetic elaboration of Devon.
Origin and history
Devontae is a modern American name created as an elaboration of the name Devon, influenced by popular prefix and suffix patterns such as De- and -tae. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States alongside similar phonetic variants. Though less common today, it remains an established contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,990 babies in the United States have been named Devontae since 1880. It ranks #2365 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1678.
States where it is most popular
- FL (15.5 %)
- IL (12.5 %)
- GA (11.2 %)
- MI (9.5 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,289 |
| 2000-2010 | 877 |
| 2010-2019 | 525 |
| 2020-2029 | 249 |
Famous people named Devontae
- Devontae Booker: American football player
Nicknames
Devon, Tae, Dev
Fun facts
- Devontae developed in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of inventing rhythmic names using prefixes like 'De-' and ending elements like '-tae'.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1990s before moderating in recent decades.