Devan
Boy name · #2523 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
Devan is currently the #2523 boy name in the United States — 53 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1416, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,962 boys born in 2025 was named Devan.
Babies named Devan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 101-year story
Devan first appears in the Social Security records in 1924, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 646 boys were named Devan — good for #367 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Devan in class?
Devan scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Devan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Devan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Devan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Devans were TX (9), CA (7), FL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Devan
Statistically, parents drawn to Devan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Donavan, Daquan, Jovan, Estevan, and Davon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Devan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2516 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2527 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2269 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2349 |
| 2020 | 71 | #1996 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1899 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1792 |
| 2017 | 96 | #1644 |
| 2016 | 131 | #1356 |
| 2015 | 121 | #1416 |
| 2014 | 151 | #1213 |
| 2013 | 150 | #1192 |
| 2012 | 203 | #983 |
| 2011 | 208 | #953 |
| 2010 | 239 | #877 |
| 2009 | 291 | #780 |
| 2008 | 301 | #749 |
| 2007 | 410 | #610 |
| 2006 | 418 | #586 |
| 2005 | 423 | #561 |
| 2004 | 487 | #502 |
| 2003 | 519 | #478 |
| 2002 | 441 | #514 |
| 2001 | 501 | #472 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Devan a popular boy name?
Devan ranked #2523 among boys in 2025 with 53 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1416.
When was the name Devan most popular?
Devan peaked in 1994, when 646 American boys received the name (ranked #367 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Devan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,962 newborn American boys was named Devan. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.