Deyonna
A girl's name of Irish origin with 387 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Deyonna hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1979, with 387 total recorded births.
Deyonna is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Deyonna is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Deyonna is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant of Deonna or Deyona, a feminine elaboration of Devon, from the Old English place name referring to Devonshire, derived from the Celtic tribal name meaning 'deep valley dwellers.'
Deyonna has a flowing, three-syllable quality with the distinctive Dey- opening giving it a more individualistic look than the standard Devon or Devona. It carries geographic heritage and the Southern American love of -onna endings in a distinctive combination.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Deyonna's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Deyonna follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Deyonna's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deyonna has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 80 | #11033 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 170 | #7650 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 100 | #8805 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 31 | #8503 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | #9289 | — |
The Story of Deyonna
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Deyonna is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Deyonna are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Deyonna?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Deyonna is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 170 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Deyonna by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Deyonna per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1979–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | #16318 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11101 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7365 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11237 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11259 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11524 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10601 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8859 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6883 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9104 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7162 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7239 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7231 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14648 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7308 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5957 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7060 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3908 |
| 1999 | 13 | #7358 |
| 1998 | 10 | #8772 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2018