Devona Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-VOH-nah //dɪˈvoʊ.nə//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: Divine; Latin: From the goddess

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Devona is believed to have originated from the English place name Devon, which itself derives from the Celtic word "dumnonii," referring to an ancient tribe that inhabited the region of Devon in southwestern England. The etymological roots can be traced back to the Proto-Celtic language, where "dumno-" means "world" or "earth." This connection to the land reflects the historical significance of the region, which has been inhabited since prehistoric times and has a rich cultural heritage.

The transition of the name into a personal name likely occurred during the 19th century as place names began to be adopted as given names in English-speaking cultures. Historically, the name Devon has been associated with various notable figures and events.

The region itself has been significant since the Roman occupation of Britain in the 1st century AD, and it has been referenced in various historical texts. The name Devona, as a feminine form, may have gained traction in the late 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of creating feminine variants of traditionally masculine or gender-neutral names.

While there are no specific saints or biblical figures associated with the name Devona, the cultural resonance of the name is tied to the natural beauty and historical richness of the Devon region, which has inspired literature and art throughout the centuries. Culturally, the name Devona evokes a sense of connection to the English countryside and its historical landscapes.

The enduring appeal of names derived from geographical locations often reflects a desire for a sense of place or identity tied to one's heritage. In this context, Devona can symbolize strength and rootedness, qualities that resonate with the historical significance of the Devon area.

While diminutive forms like Dev or Dena may arise in informal contexts, the name Devona stands on its own, embodying both a geographical and cultural legacy.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Devona, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Devona was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Devona has ranked as high as #1935 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, California, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Devona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Devona is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Devona was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Devona.

Year Total Births Girl
2014 5 5
2008 8 8
2007 5 5
2005 8 8
2004 8 8
2003 7 7
2002 7 7
2001 12 12
2000 11 11
1999 10 10
1998 16 16
1997 14 14
1996 18 18
1995 30 30
1994 44 44
1993 39 39
1992 54 54
1991 28 28
1990 59 59
1989 42 42
1988 44 44
1987 52 52
1986 29 29
1985 31 31
1984 29 29
1983 33 33
1982 27 27
1981 40 40
1980 53 53
1979 61 61
1978 80 80
1977 78 78
1976 69 69
1975 86 86
1974 83 83
1973 64 64
1972 79 79
1971 96 96
1970 97 97
1969 69 69
1968 68 68
1967 52 52
1966 28 28
1965 26 26
1964 27 27
1963 26 26
1962 23 23
1961 28 28
1960 26 26
1959 26 26
1958 26 26
1957 31 31
1956 14 14
1955 21 21
1954 25 25
1953 20 20
1952 30 30
1951 26 26
1950 28 28
1949 27 27
1948 19 19
1947 16 16
1946 6 6
1945 10 10
1944 8 8
1943 15 15
1942 9 9
1941 18 18
1940 27 27
1939 7 7
1938 17 17
1937 15 15
1936 16 16
1935 18 18
1934 13 13
1933 18 18
1932 20 20
1931 19 19
1930 15 15
1929 19 19
1928 16 16
1927 23 23
1926 17 17
1925 12 12
1924 13 13
1923 10 10
1922 12 12
1921 14 14
1920 15 15
1919 10 10
1918 11 11
1917 8 8
1916 8 8
1915 8 8
1914 6 6
1913 9 9
1912 5 5

Top States for Devona (1996)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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