Davon
Boy name · #1983 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Davon? In official American birth records, Davon has been tracked continuously since 1961, giving it 64 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Davon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Davon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Davon?
In official American birth records, the name Davon first appeared in 1961 (over 64 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 64 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.