Deven
- US rank
- #2,884
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #479 in 2000
43 babies were named Deven in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1957–2025
US births per million boys, 1954–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deven you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,683 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deven, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deven would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeven first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #479. Today it's #2,884, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDeven was 9.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 4,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 39,683.
About the name Deven
Deven is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ven”. US birth records list Deven for boys from 1954 to 2025, in 70 of those 72 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #479 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,884, with 43 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 625,000 girls |
| 1970s | 12 | 80,972 girls |
| 1980s | 18 | 56,180 girls |
| 1990s | 27 | 36,900 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 80,386 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 284,900 girls |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 1960s | 8.7 | 115,607 boys |
| 1970s | 18 | 54,825 boys |
| 1980s | 48 | 20,825 boys |
| 1990s | 171 | 5,864 boys |
| 2000s | 215 | 4,661 boys |
| 2010s | 75 | 13,254 boys |
| 2020s | 28 | 36,232 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Deven
What is the origin of the name Deven?
Deven has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Deven a boy or girl name?
Deven is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deven?
Deven ranked #2,884 for US boys in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#479).