Deep valley dweller
Devony is likely a modern elaboration of the English place name Devon, referring to the county in Southwest England. It derives from the Celtic tribe known as the Dumnonii, which translates to 'deep valley dwellers'. The name combines a geographic heritage with a rhythmic, feminine suffix.
Less common today
Devony isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,507 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
