Deona is an uncommon, yet appealing given name of Latin origin. It is derived from 'deus', meaning 'god' in Latin, and thus signifies 'divine'. This distinctive name offers a unique touch to its bearer while still maintaining a classic feel.
The name Deona experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike starting from 1973 onwards. Between 1946 and 1968, it was quite uncommon, with fewer than 20 births per year on average. However, beginning in 1969, there was a marked increase in usage, peaking at 33 births in 1979. This popularity persisted through the late 1980s and early 1990s, with yearly totals ranging from around 20 to over 30 births. After 1995, the name's prevalence began to decline again, dropping below 20 births per year by the early 2000s. Since then, Deona has been relatively uncommon once more, with fewer than 10 births recorded annually from 2011 onwards, and only 6 births in 2018. In total, over an 72-year span, there were 1,161 babies named Deona.