Davonta: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	21	2	–	#4,899
1990s	717	72	+3314%	#915
2000s	354	35	-51%	#1,786
2010s	135	14	-62%	#4,581
2020s (to 2025)	57	10	-30%	#6,413

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#4,899

1990s

717

+3314%

#915

2000s

354

-51%

#1,786

2010s

135

-62%

#4,581

2020s (to 2025)

-30%

#6,413

The story of Davonta

Davonta is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,935 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1987, 1,284 American babies have been named Davonta. Its peak came in 1992, when 134 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 Davonta stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Davonta?

The median living Davonta is about 27 years old; half are between 21 and 31. An estimated 1,300 people named Davonta are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Davonta year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#9,935
2024	8	#9,194
2023	11	#7,385
2022	11	#7,383
2021	13	#6,413
2020	7	#9,804
2019	13	#6,499
2018	17	#5,368
2017	10	#7,705
2016	12	#6,816
2015	21	#4,581
2014	10	#7,679
2013	14	#5,990
2012	12	#6,708
2011	10	#7,626
2010	16	#5,537
2009	14	#6,173
2008	24	#4,164
2007	28	#3,711
2006	24	#4,028
2005	33	#3,104
2004	32	#3,096
2003	35	#2,800
2002	54	#2,023
2001	49	#2,126
2000	61	#1,786
1995	91	#1,213
1990	12	#4,462
1985	–	–
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1970	–	–
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1960	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Davonta, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Davonta?

The median living Davonta is about 27 years old. Half of all living Davontas are between 21 and 31 years old.

How many people named Davonta are alive today?

An estimated 1,300 people named Davonta are alive in the United States, based on 1,284 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Davonta in 2025?

Davonta ranked #9,935 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Davonta?

1,284 babies have been named Davonta in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Davonta most popular?

Davonta peaked in 1992, when 134 newborns received the name.

Is Davonta a boy or girl name?

Davonta is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Davonta rising or falling?

Davonta is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Davonta popularity over time

The story of Davonta

How old are people named Davonta?

Davonta year by year

Frequently asked questions

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