Deven
Every Deven since 1954 — 11,986 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deven
Deven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,896 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 11,986 American babies have been named Deven — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 531 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Deven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deven 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 | — | — | 43 | #2,896 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,929 | 51 | #2,606 |
| 2023 | — | — | 47 | #2,744 |
| 2022 | — | — | 47 | #2,761 |
| 2021 | — | — | 57 | #2,385 |
| 2020 | — | — | 41 | #2,895 |
| 2019 | — | — | 68 | #2,115 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,832 | 65 | #2,151 |
| 2017 | — | — | 89 | #1,738 |
| 2016 | — | — | 96 | #1,656 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,140 | 108 | #1,523 |
| 2014 | — | — | 141 | #1,264 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,259 | 175 | #1,071 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,524 | 192 | #1,017 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,904 | 231 | #893 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,859 | 263 | #815 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,434 | 353 | #687 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,273 | 350 | #686 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,832 | 359 | #669 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,369 | 393 | #608 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,077 | 457 | #532 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,042 | 479 | #511 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,707 | 478 | #508 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,095 | 447 | #510 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,967 | 465 | #494 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,348 | 491 | #479 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,939 | 351 | #542 |
| 1990 | 61 | #2,135 | 195 | #730 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,316 | 87 | #975 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,106 | 48 | #1,360 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,361 | 27 | #1,800 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,824 | 18 | #2,143 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,974 | 19 | #1,823 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,454 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,817 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deven in 2025?
Deven ranked #2,896 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deven?
11,986 babies have been named Deven in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deven most popular?
Deven peaked in 2000, when 531 newborns received the name.
Is Deven a boy or girl name?
Deven is used for both: about 11% of babies named Deven have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Deven rising or falling?
Deven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.