Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Deavan

Name: Popularity of the name Deavan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Deavan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#7,137 (1996)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1995

First Year

2009

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#7137

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deavan

Deavan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 7 Deavans were born — ranking #7,137 that year. As of 2026, Deavan ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Deavans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Deavan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deavan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deavan

What does the name Deavan mean?

Deavan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deavan in 2026?

In 2026, Deavan ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Deavan most popular?

Deavan reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #7,137 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Deavan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Deavan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Deavan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deavan include Drex, Bryian, Davinder. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deavan

Deavan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Deavan's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #7,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Deavan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.