An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.
Devonta is a boy's and girl's baby name of modern American origin, an elaboration of Devon or Devonte — combining the English county name Devon (meaning 'deep valley dwellers') with a rhythmic -ta suffix. It has been widely used in African American communities since the 1980s.
NFL star DeVonta Smith brought this name into the sporting spotlight, demonstrating the name's athletic, dynamic energy on the biggest stages.
Devonta was #2137 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5272, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 122 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 329 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 657 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,933 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 89 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 | #5272 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3810 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4741 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5172 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3149 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4139 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3913 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3205 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3545 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3167 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3103 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3354 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3556 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3535 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2647 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3122 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3580 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3811 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2154 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2339 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Devonta has also been given to 36 girls in the U.S. since 1992.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1982–2024) · Methodology