Is Deven a boy's or girl's name?

Deven is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,315 recorded births.

When was Deven most popular?

Deven reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 491 births that year. It is currently ranked #2597 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Deven?

Deven is currently ranked #2597 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 10,627 babies since 1954.

Deven

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSanskritRising fast

#2597▲ 145in 2024

Meaning & Origin

plural of Deev

Deven is a boy's and girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit deva meaning 'divine,' 'god,' or 'heavenly.' In Hindu tradition, devas are divine beings or celestial spirits. Deven can also be seen as a variant of Devon (Celtic, 'deep valley dwellers'), carrying dual cultural heritage.

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Popularity Over Time

Deven was #511 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2597, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Deven
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	243	#2675	▼
2010s	1,428	#1424	▼
2000s	4,272	#568	▲
1990s	3,300	#579	▲
1980s	897	#1098	▲
1970s	300	#1779	▲
1960s	162	#2144	▲
1950s	25	#3635	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(69 years, 1954–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Deven
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	51	#2597	+4 (8.5%)
2023	47	#2742	0
2022	47	#2760	-10 (-17.5%)
2021	57	#2384	+16 (39.0%)
2020	41	#2894	-27 (-39.7%)
2019	68	#2113	+3 (4.6%)
2018	65	#2151	-24 (-27.0%)
2017	89	#1738	-7 (-7.3%)
2016	96	#1656	-12 (-11.1%)
2015	108	#1522	-33 (-23.4%)
2014	141	#1264	-34 (-19.4%)
2013	175	#1070	-17 (-8.9%)
2012	192	#1017	-39 (-16.9%)
2011	231	#893	-32 (-12.2%)
2010	263	#815	-90 (-25.5%)
2009	353	#687	+3 (0.9%)
2008	350	#686	-9 (-2.5%)
2007	359	#669	-34 (-8.7%)
2006	393	#608	-64 (-14.0%)
2005	457	#532	-22 (-4.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Deven as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Deven has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 1,315 births since 1957.

#13880

Current rank

1,315

Total births

1978

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Deven be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Deven is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2597. As a girl's name, it ranks #13880.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1954–2024) · Methodology