Davonta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Davonta is a modern American name derived from traditional names like David, meaning 'beloved.' It has evolved through various forms and reflects contemporary naming trends. While it has no biblical significance, it gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants include Davan and Davon, and it is viewed positively today as a unique name. Notable individuals with this name include American football players Davonta Freeman and Davonta Smith.
The name Davonta is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Davonta has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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 male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Davonta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2001st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2879th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6709th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Davonta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Davonta"
Pronunciation
/dəˈvɒntə/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Davonta is a modern name that is likely derived from combining elements of traditional names such as 'David' with a contemporary suffix, creating a unique name that reflects modern naming trends.
Meaning
Beloved
Language Evolution
David, Davant, Davonta
Historical Usage
Davonta emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique and creative names in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Davan, Davon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Davonta is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Davonta Freeman - American football player, Davonta Smith - American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Davonta"
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 "Davonta"
"Davonta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2001st of 16616 | 548 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2879th of 24088 | 582 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6709th of 23106 | 147 |
Regional Popularity of "Davonta" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.44% 1048th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
27.38% 1422nd/5194 |
51.84% 3275th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.61% 2044th/4582 |
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32.83% 2401st/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Davonta" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Davonta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Davonta" 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.