Davon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-von / /ˈdeɪ.vɒn/English; African American
Meaning
English: 'son of David'; African American: 'beloved'
Historical & Cultural Background
Davon is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a variant of the name David, which has biblical roots. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering traditional ones.
Trend Summary
Davon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Davan
- Davonny
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Davon was first seen in the United States in 1961. Davon has ranked as high as #727 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in New York, Maryland, California, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Davon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Davon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| MO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 48 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1978 | 89 |
| 1979 | 92 |
| 1980 | 110 |
| 1981 | 113 |
| 1982 | 141 |
| 1983 | 144 |
| 1984 | 153 |
| 1985 | 189 |
| 1986 | 208 |
| 1987 | 271 |
| 1988 | 289 |
| 1989 | 384 |
| 1990 | 423 |
| 1991 | 483 |
| 1992 | 490 |
| 1993 | 536 |
| 1994 | 567 |
| 1995 | 439 |
| 1996 | 468 |
| 1997 | 431 |
| 1998 | 456 |
| 1999 | 457 |
| 2000 | 457 |
| 2001 | 410 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 368 |
| 2004 | 343 |
| 2005 | 374 |
| 2006 | 400 |
| 2007 | 362 |
| 2008 | 329 |
| 2009 | 303 |
| 2010 | 224 |
| 2011 | 202 |
| 2012 | 211 |
| 2013 | 199 |
| 2014 | 171 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 166 |
| 2018 | 140 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 111 |