Davon
Boy name · #1983 in 2025 · Uniqueness 77/100
Davon ranks #1983 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 77 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1152, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,377 boys born in 2025 was named Davon.
Babies named Davon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 64-year story
Davon first appears in the Social Security records in 1961, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 567 boys were named Davon — good for #403 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Davon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Davon in class?
Davon scores 77 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Davon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Davon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Davon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Davons were NJ (8), CA (7), IL (7), OH (6), TX (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Davon
Statistically, parents drawn to Davon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Devon, Travon, Trevon, Javon, and Darion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Davon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #1976 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1563 |
| 2023 | 103 | #1662 |
| 2022 | 110 | #1597 |
| 2021 | 148 | #1280 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1634 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1365 |
| 2018 | 140 | #1299 |
| 2017 | 166 | #1141 |
| 2016 | 122 | #1421 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1152 |
| 2014 | 171 | #1117 |
| 2013 | 199 | #993 |
| 2012 | 211 | #957 |
| 2011 | 202 | #974 |
| 2010 | 224 | #908 |
| 2009 | 303 | #755 |
| 2008 | 329 | #708 |
| 2007 | 362 | #662 |
| 2006 | 400 | #604 |
| 2005 | 374 | #603 |
| 2004 | 343 | #621 |
| 2003 | 368 | #589 |
| 2002 | 351 | #593 |
| 2001 | 410 | #533 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Davon a popular boy name?
Davon ranked #1983 among boys in 2025 with 77 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1152.
When was the name Davon most popular?
Davon peaked in 1994, when 567 American boys received the name (ranked #403 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Davon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,377 newborn American boys was named Davon. It scores 77/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.