Devone is of American origin, derived from the English surname Devon, which is believed to have originated from the county of Devon in southwestern England. The name Devon is thought to have been given to individuals who hailed from that county or had some connection to it. Over time, this surname has evolved into a given name for both boys and girls.
The name Devone experienced some popularity between the late 1950s and early 1990s, with peak years being 1968 (8 births), 1979 (9 births), and 1990 (11 births). However, it never became exceptionally common, as evidenced by the total of only 122 births over these decades.