Devan
Boy name · #2523 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Devan? In official American birth records, Devan has been tracked continuously since 1924, giving it 101 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Devan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Devan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Devan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Devan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Devan?
In official American birth records, the name Devan first appeared in 1924 (over 101 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 101 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.