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How Many People Are Named Devan?
Estimated people named Devan living in the U.S. today
18,185
Gender distribution
73% male · 27% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 18,747
- Peak year: 1991 (958 births)
- Estimated living today: 18,185
Devan by age group — who carries the name today?
Devan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Devan
Devan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 18,747 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 18,185 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 18,796 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Devans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Devan in the US?
An estimated 18,185 people named Devan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Devan rare — about 1 in 18,796 Americans.
Is Devan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Devan is 73% male and 27% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Devan most popular?
Devan peaked in 1991, when 958 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Devan?
Devan ranks #1,680 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).