Deven Unisex

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEV-en //ˈdɛv.ən//

Origin: English; Sanskrit

Meaning: English: 'young warrior'; Sanskrit: 'god of the sun'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Deven has its roots in the Old English and Middle English languages, deriving from the word "deofon," which means "divine" or "heavenly." This etymological lineage can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *deiwaz, which also relates to the concept of divinity, and is connected to the Latin word "deus," meaning "god." The name has evolved through various linguistic phases, ultimately finding its way into modern English as Deven, often associated with notions of divinity and celestial qualities. Historically, the name Deven does not have a singular notable figure but is part of a broader tradition of names that evoke divine attributes.

In the context of biblical literature, the concept of divinity is prevalent, with numerous figures throughout the Old and New Testaments embodying divine characteristics or serving as messengers of God. The translation of the Bible into English, particularly the King James Version in the early 17th century, helped solidify the importance of names with divine connotations, although Deven itself does not appear directly in these texts.

Culturally, names that suggest divinity or heavenly qualities have been significant in various traditions, often symbolizing hope, purity, and a connection to the divine. The name Deven may resonate with these themes, reflecting a desire for spiritual connection or guidance.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Devin or Devan have emerged, which maintain the original's essence while offering variations that have been embraced in different contexts. Overall, Deven embodies a rich historical and linguistic heritage that underscores its enduring appeal.

Famous people named Deven

In this section, you will find notable people named Deven. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Deven who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Deven who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Deven Sharma is a business executive best known for serving as the President of Standard & Poor's and for his role in the financial services industry.

Deven S. Patel is an actor best known for his roles in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and the TV series The Good Doctor.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Deven was first seen in the United States in 1954.

Deven has ranked as high as #952 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Deven has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Deven is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Deven was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Deven.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 43 43 0
2024 57 51 6
2023 47 47 0
2022 47 47 0
2021 57 57 0
2020 41 41 0
2019 68 68 0
2018 72 65 7
2017 89 89 0
2016 96 96 0
2015 117 108 9
2014 141 141 0
2013 184 175 9
2012 201 192 9
2011 246 231 15
2010 276 263 13
2009 370 353 17
2008 361 350 11
2007 375 359 16
2006 407 393 14
2005 477 457 20
2004 499 479 20
2003 505 478 27
2002 478 447 31
2001 497 465 32
2000 531 491 40
1999 506 464 42
1998 471 444 27
1997 434 391 43
1996 416 355 61
1995 391 351 40
1994 346 302 44
1993 341 290 51
1992 339 291 48
1991 290 217 73
1990 256 195 61
1989 184 157 27
1988 157 141 16
1987 167 132 35
1986 117 87 30
1985 105 87 18
1984 125 92 33
1983 122 83 39
1982 66 37 29
1981 61 33 28
1980 97 48 49
1979 98 38 60
1978 135 59 76
1977 52 39 13
1976 26 26 0
1975 34 27 7
1974 33 24 9
1973 37 26 11
1972 20 15 5
1971 28 28 0
1970 29 18 11
1969 29 21 8
1968 33 25 8
1967 27 22 5
1966 16 16 0
1965 25 19 6
1964 16 16 0
1963 11 11 0
1962 9 9 0
1961 11 11 0
1960 12 12 0
1957 12 5 7
1956 6 6 0
1955 9 9 0
1954 5 5 0

Top States for Deven (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
29%
FL 6
25%
NY 6
25%
TX 5
21%