Devion Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEV-ee-on / /ˈdɛviˌɒn/English; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name Devon; possibly meaning 'defender' or 'poet'
Historical & Cultural Background
Devion is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a variation of the name Devon, which has roots in English place names. The name reflects a trend towards unique and creative spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Devion has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Devon
- Devin
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Devion was first seen in the United States in 1984. Devion has ranked as high as #1192 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Illinois, Texas, California, Michigan, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Devion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Devion (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 62 |
| 1997 | 72 |
| 1998 | 71 |
| 1999 | 79 |
| 2000 | 98 |
| 2001 | 107 |
| 2002 | 82 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 74 |
| 2005 | 69 |
| 2006 | 78 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2008 | 64 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 67 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |