Detavious is of African-American origin, derived from the Latin word 'deitas', meaning deity or divine being. This unique name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It typically consists of three syllables: De-ta-vi-us. The name Detavious does not have any associated nicknames or variations, maintaining its distinctive sound and spelling. As a given name, Detavious is uncommon but not unheard of, offering a unique identity to those who bear it.
Detavious experienced peak popularity in 1992 with 13 births, followed by another high in 1996 and 1997 with 9 births each year. After 1999, the name's usage significantly decreased, with fewer than 10 births per year until 2010, except for a slight increase to 11 births in 2005. Overall, there were 88 births total from 1992 to 2010.