Devonta
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #570 in 1992
21 babies were named Devonta in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,571 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Devonta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Devonta, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Devonta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDevonta first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #570. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDevonta was 5.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- TrendDevonta has slipped 1,571 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Devonta
Devonta is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-nta”. US birth records list Devonta for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 44 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #570 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
| 1990s | 100 | 10,023 boys |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,139 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,307 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 72,376 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
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Questions about the name Devonta
What is the origin of the name Devonta?
Devonta has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Devonta a boy or girl name?
Devonta is a boy name.
How popular is the name Devonta?
Devonta ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#570).