Davon
Every Davon since 1961 — 13,763 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Davon
Davon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,978 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 13,763 American babies have been named Davon. Its peak came in 1994, when 586 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Davon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Davon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 77 | #1,978 |
| 2024 | — | — | 111 | #1,563 |
| 2023 | — | — | 103 | #1,663 |
| 2022 | — | — | 110 | #1,598 |
| 2021 | — | — | 148 | #1,281 |
| 2020 | — | — | 98 | #1,637 |
| 2019 | — | — | 131 | #1,366 |
| 2018 | — | — | 140 | #1,302 |
| 2017 | — | — | 166 | #1,144 |
| 2016 | — | — | 122 | #1,424 |
| 2015 | — | — | 163 | #1,152 |
| 2014 | — | — | 171 | #1,120 |
| 2013 | — | — | 199 | #994 |
| 2012 | — | — | 211 | #957 |
| 2011 | — | — | 202 | #975 |
| 2010 | — | — | 224 | #908 |
| 2009 | — | — | 303 | #755 |
| 2008 | — | — | 329 | #709 |
| 2007 | — | — | 362 | #663 |
| 2006 | — | — | 400 | #604 |
| 2005 | — | — | 374 | #603 |
| 2004 | — | — | 343 | #621 |
| 2003 | — | — | 368 | #590 |
| 2002 | — | — | 351 | #593 |
| 2001 | — | — | 410 | #533 |
| 2000 | — | — | 457 | #499 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,946 | 439 | #490 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,554 | 423 | #479 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,879 | 189 | #640 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,035 | 110 | #842 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,405 | 52 | #1,170 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,938 | 18 | #2,138 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,026 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Davon in 2025?
Davon ranked #1,978 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Davon?
13,763 babies have been named Davon in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Davon most popular?
Davon peaked in 1994, when 586 newborns received the name.
Is Davon a boy or girl name?
Davon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Davon rising or falling?
Davon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.