Devontae Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-VON-tay / dɪˈvɒn.teɪAfrican American; English
Meaning
Derived from the name Devon; possibly meaning 'defending' or 'poet'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Devontae is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a variation of the name Devon, which has English origins. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Devontae has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Devante
- Devon
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Devontae was first seen in the United States in 1986. Devontae has ranked as high as #1031 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Devontae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Devontae (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 211 |
| 1993 | 193 |
| 1994 | 149 |
| 1995 | 154 |
| 1996 | 140 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 117 |
| 1999 | 112 |
| 2000 | 118 |
| 2001 | 118 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 90 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 56 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 43 |