boys' name · peaked 1997

Devaun

Every Devaun since 1980 — 395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1997Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Devaun
Peak year
1997
24 babies
All-time total
395
since 1980

The story of Devaun

Devaun is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1980, 395 American babies have been named Devaun. Its peak came in 1997, when 24 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 Devaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Devaun year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023 5 #12,679
2022
2021
2020 6 #10,944
2019
2018 6 #11,113
2017
2016
2015 9 #8,204
2014 9 #8,299
2013 5 #12,615
2012
2011 8 #8,957
2010 9 #8,311
2009 19 #4,970
2008 16 #5,555
2007 13 #6,351
2006 10 #7,566
2005 15 #5,364
2004 14 #5,567
2003 13 #5,637
2002 13 #5,484
2001 16 #4,734
2000 12 #5,656
1995 20 #3,342
1990 5 #8,462
1985
1980 7 #5,070
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Devaun in 2025?

Devaun did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Devaun?

395 babies have been named Devaun in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Devaun most popular?

Devaun peaked in 1997, when 24 newborns received the name.

Is Devaun a boy or girl name?

Devaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Devaun rising or falling?

Devaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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