Is Davonta a boy's or girl's name?

Davonta is primarily a boy's name.

When was Davonta most popular?

Davonta reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 134 births that year. It is currently ranked #9162 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Davonta?

Davonta is currently ranked #9162 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,277 babies since 1987.

Davonta

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameRising fast

#9162▼ 1781in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Davonta is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, a variant of Davante or Devonta blending the Hebrew David (meaning 'beloved') with the popular -onta suffix found in many modern African-American names. With over 1,200 births, it has established itself as a name with genuine cultural resonance.

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Popularity Over Time

Davonta was #3094 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9162, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Davonta
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	50	#8027	▼
2010s	135	#6449	▼
2000s	354	#3301	▼
1990s	717	#1778	▲
1980s	21	#6239	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(38 years, 1987–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Davonta
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#9162	-3 (-27.3%)
2023	11	#7381	0
2022	11	#7380	-2 (-15.4%)
2021	13	#6412	+6 (85.7%)
2020	7	#9801	-6 (-46.2%)
2019	13	#6497	-4 (-23.5%)
2018	17	#5367	+7 (70.0%)
2017	10	#7701	-2 (-16.7%)
2016	12	#6813	-9 (-42.9%)
2015	21	#4578	+11 (110.0%)
2014	10	#7677	-4 (-28.6%)
2013	14	#5990	+2 (16.7%)
2012	12	#6706	+2 (20.0%)
2011	10	#7624	-6 (-37.5%)
2010	16	#5537	+2 (14.3%)
2009	14	#6173	-10 (-41.7%)
2008	24	#4164	-4 (-14.3%)
2007	28	#3711	+4 (16.7%)
2006	24	#4028	-9 (-27.3%)
2005	33	#3104	+1 (3.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1987–2024) · Methodology