Deavon is of American origin, derived from the Old English word 'deaf', meaning 'of the deer'. It is often used as a female given name, though it can also be used for males. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and early 21st century, with its unique sound and spelling making it stand out among other names.
The name Deavon peaked in popularity during the early to mid-1990s with a total of 23 births recorded in 1993 and 26 births in 1994. However, its usage has since declined, with fewer than 15 births per year after 2003, and dipping as low as 5 births in recent years like 2014 and 2018. Over the span of nearly four decades (1977-2018), a total of 417 babies were named Deavon.