Davon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Davon is a modern English name derived from the biblical name David, meaning 'beloved.' It evolved from historical forms like David. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality and has no significant biblical background. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and continues to be viewed positively.
The name Davon is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Davon has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Davon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6024th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1315th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 519th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 631st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1340th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6413th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5795th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22408th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Davon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Davon"
Pronunciation
/dəˈvɒn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Davon is believed to be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the name David and the suffix '-on' common in many names.
Meaning
Beloved
Language Evolution
David, Davon
Historical Usage
The name Davon gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
David, Dawson
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Davon is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Davon Reed, Davon Godchaux
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Davon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Davon"
"Davon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6024th of 7552 | 16 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1315th of 10718 | 665 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 519th of 16616 | 5,298 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 631st of 24088 | 5,678 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1340th of 23106 | 1,661 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6413th of 19264 | 114 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5795th of 27321 | 224 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22408th of 35406 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Davon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
39.29% 1154th/2937 |
27.05% 942nd/3483 |
35.30% 1242nd/3518 |
29.70% 1201st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.03% 554th/3685 |
7.58% 339th/4475 |
9.90% 514th/5194 |
11.59% 732nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.96% 548th/4582 |
9.82% 507th/5164 |
8.14% 595th/7313 |
14.06% 1049th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.45% 1014th/3984 |
28.35% 1272nd/4487 |
18.51% 1263rd/6822 |
31.74% 1992nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Davon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Davon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Davon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.