Devan
A unisex given name, alternative spelling of Devin
Every Devan since 1924 — 18,800 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devan
Devan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,522 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 18,800 American babies have been named Devan — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 958 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Devan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 53 | #2,522 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,578 | 53 | #2,535 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,529 | 50 | #2,623 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,214 | 63 | #2,276 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,613 | 58 | #2,351 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,361 | 71 | #2,005 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,234 | 78 | #1,904 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,678 | 85 | #1,796 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,610 | 96 | #1,652 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,655 | 131 | #1,358 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,801 | 121 | #1,419 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,805 | 151 | #1,214 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,077 | 150 | #1,192 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,149 | 203 | #985 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,389 | 208 | #953 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,047 | 239 | #877 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,977 | 291 | #780 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,131 | 301 | #749 |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,519 | 410 | #610 |
| 2006 | 83 | #2,291 | 418 | #587 |
| 2005 | 81 | #2,242 | 423 | #561 |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,161 | 487 | #502 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,952 | 519 | #480 |
| 2002 | 82 | #2,086 | 441 | #515 |
| 2001 | 130 | #1,452 | 501 | #472 |
| 2000 | 118 | #1,535 | 460 | #496 |
| 1995 | 295 | #709 | 599 | #390 |
| 1990 | 321 | #669 | 387 | #493 |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,636 | 155 | #711 |
| 1980 | 90 | #1,382 | 45 | #1,416 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,249 | 23 | #2,021 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,302 | 19 | #2,079 |
| 1965 | — | — | 22 | #1,679 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,453 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,619 |
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Famous people named Devan
- Devan Nair Politician · 1923–2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devan mean?
A unisex given name, alternative spelling of Devin
How popular is the name Devan in 2025?
Devan ranked #2,522 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devan?
18,800 babies have been named Devan in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devan most popular?
Devan peaked in 1991, when 958 newborns received the name.
Is Devan a boy or girl name?
Devan is used for both: about 27% of babies named Devan have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Devan rising or falling?
Devan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Devan?
Well-known people named Devan include Devan Nair (politician).