Unisex · #2,604 in 2026

Deven

Deven can be a variant of the Indian masculine given name Devendra. It may also refer to:

  • English
Current Rank
#2,604
Peak Rank
#479 (2000)
Total Babies
11K
5-Yr Trend
-23%
👧 Girl peak #1,486 (1K total)
👦 Boy peak #479 (11K total)
👦As Boy Name
1954
First Year
2026
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#479
Peak Rank
11K
Total Count
71
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1957
First Year
2024
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#1486
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
50
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Deven

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Deven can be a variant of the Indian masculine given name Devendra. It may also refer to:

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • English

The Story of Deven

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Deven as a girl name dates back to 1957, when 7 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 76 newborns named Deven — #1,486 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 37% of all recorded Devens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 1K Devens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Deven as a boy name dates back to 1954, when 5 babies received it. 2000 was its biggest year on record, with 491 newborns named Deven — #479 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 40% of all recorded Devens. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,604 among boy names with 51 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 11K Devens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Variants & Related Forms of Deven

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Deven. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Deven

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deven 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 Deven

What does the name Deven mean?
Deven can be a variant of the Indian masculine given name Devendra. It may also refer to:
What is the origin of the name Deven?
Deven has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.
How popular is Deven in 2026?
In 2026, Deven ranks #2,604 among boys' names in the U.S., with 51 babies given the name that year.
When was Deven most popular?
Deven reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #479 that year with 491 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Deven most popular?
Deven has historically been most popular in Alaska, Rhode Island, Maine. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deven.
Is Deven a unisex name?
Yes — Deven is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 11% of Devens assigned female and 89% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Deven?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deven include Albin, Donnell, Arsenio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Deven?
Common variants and related forms of Deven include Devan, Devin, Devon, Devyn. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Deven

Deven is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 11K births in the dataset. Deven's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #479. Use the chart and map above to compare Deven'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.