Devontay
Devontay is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, often associated with meanings derived from Devonte such as 'defender' or 'enduring'.
Origin and history
Devontay is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of Devonte or Devante, blending elements popular in modern naming traditions. It gained visibility in the late 20th century alongside similar names like Deonte and Lamont. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice primarily used for boys.
Popularity in the United States
895 babies in the United States have been named Devontay since 1880. It ranks #3783 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- IL (26.9 %)
- GA (22.1 %)
- FL (17.9 %)
- MI (9.7 %)
- TX (9 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 454 |
| 2000-2010 | 257 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Fun facts
- Devontay emerged during the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic names featuring prefixes like 'De-'.
- The name experienced its highest relative usage in the 1990s alongside closely related variants like Devonte.