Devonta

Devonta - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Devonta at a glance

Devonta is ranked #3967 among boy baby names in 2023, with 5 births in 2023. It peaked in 1992 at #548 and first appeared on the charts in 1989.

Rank in 2023
#3967
Births in 2023
5
Peak year
1992 (#548)
First appeared
1989
Trend
#3881 in 2013 → #3967 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 292,965 boys
Visitor rating
3.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Devonta appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #2061. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Devonta and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Devonta? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Devonta. The baby boy name Devonta was given to 5 baby boys in 2023, ranking #3967 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 292,965 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Devonta peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 548.



Famous with this name

Devonta Anderson
Devonta Freeman
DeVonta Smith


How would you rate Devonta, 1-5?

Rating: 3.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Devonta is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Devonta is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,726 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,726.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Devonta is where you live.


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Devonta origin and meaning

Devonta is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Devonta, pop culture references for the name Devonta and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Devonta

We've found the following names that sound similar to Devonta, sorted by popularity.

Devonte / Devante / Davonte / Devontae / Davante / Davonta / Davontae / Devontay / Dvonte / Davontay /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20233967
20203433
20173044
20163331
20153957
20143373
20133881
20123857
20113922
20102845
20094018
20083076
20061855
20052098
20042745
20031417
20021391
20011286
2000981
1999915
1998853
1997819
1996666
1995655
1994584
1993567
1992548
19911473
19902305
19892061

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2726

Even more about Devonta


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Devonta a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Devonta?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1992
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Devonta
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 292,965
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1989
2023 births +5

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