Devontay: 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	12	1	–	#6,625
1990s	454	45	+3683%	#1,230
2000s	257	26	-43%	#2,284
2010s	110	11	-57%	#5,035
2020s (to 2025)	62	10	-6%	#5,517

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#6,625

1990s

454

+3683%

#1,230

2000s

257

-43%

#2,284

2010s

110

-57%

#5,035

2020s (to 2025)

-6%

#5,517

The story of Devontay

Devontay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,509 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1988, 895 American babies have been named Devontay. Its peak came in 1992, when 84 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 Devontay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Devontay?

The median living Devontay is about 26 years old; half are between 18 and 30. An estimated 900 people named Devontay 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.

Devontay year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#12,509
2024	7	#10,156
2023	10	#7,862
2022	10	#7,903
2021	14	#6,102
2020	16	#5,517
2019	10	#7,777
2018	12	#6,807
2017	6	#11,108
2016	13	#6,446
2015	11	#7,184
2014	9	#8,300
2013	10	#7,669
2012	9	#8,325
2011	18	#5,035
2010	12	#6,781
2009	19	#4,972
2008	20	#4,764
2007	19	#4,857
2006	15	#5,592
2005	21	#4,233
2004	17	#4,844
2003	24	#3,653
2002	41	#2,436
2001	44	#2,284
2000	37	#2,542
1995	58	#1,590
1990	12	#4,471
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
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1930	–	–
1925	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Devontay?

The median living Devontay is about 26 years old. Half of all living Devontays are between 18 and 30 years old.

How many people named Devontay are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Devontay are alive in the United States, based on 895 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Devontay in 2025?

Devontay ranked #12,509 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Devontay?

895 babies have been named Devontay in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Devontay most popular?

Devontay peaked in 1992, when 84 newborns received the name.

Is Devontay a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Devontay rising or falling?

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

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Devontay popularity over time

The story of Devontay

How old are people named Devontay?

Devontay year by year

Frequently asked questions

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