Devonta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Devonta is an American name that likely has its roots in the name 'Devon'. Its meaning is not well-defined and it may be linked to the region of Devon in England. The name has evolved from earlier forms like Devon and has traits associated with modernity and uniqueness. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants include Devon and Devin, and it is currently viewed positively.
The name Devonta is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Devonta 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, 'Devonta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1021st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1739th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3761st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15632nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Devonta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Devonta"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvɒntə/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Devonta is a modern invented name, likely derived from the combination of the name 'Devon' and the suffix '-ta', or influenced by similar names.
Meaning
unknown, possibly linked to the region of Devon in England
Language Evolution
Devon, Devonta
Historical Usage
The name Devonta gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend of unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Devon, Devin, Dante
Modern Popularity & Image
Devonta is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Devonta Freeman, Devonta Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Devonta"
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 "Devonta"
"Devonta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1021st of 16616 | 1,576 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1739th of 24088 | 1,209 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3761st of 23106 | 345 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15632nd of 27321 | 36 |
Regional Popularity of "Devonta" 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) |
20.57% 758th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
13.59% 706th/5194 |
39.86% 2518th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.77% 1593rd/4582 |
70.82% 3657th/5164 |
15.82% 1157th/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
67.19% 2677th/3984 |
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50.26% 3429th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Devonta" 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 "Devonta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Devonta" 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.