Devan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
72% Masculine / 28% Feminine
Meaning:
Devan means 'poet' or 'one with artistic skills'.
Meaning of the Name Devan
Devan is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'poet' or 'one with artistic skills'. It is a unisex name commonly given to both boys and girls. In Arabic culture, the name Devan is associated with creativity, sensitivity, and a deep appreciation for beauty. It can also be a variant of the name Devin, which has Celtic origins and means 'divine'.
Popularity of the Name Devan
The popularity for the name Devan peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 646 births, which ranked number 758 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Devan had the most female births in 1991 with 449, which ranked number 519 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1994 with 646, which ranked number 367 out of 10,243 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Devan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 238 births to 74 births, a decline of -68.91%. Among males, Devan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 202 births to 63 births, a decline of -68.81%. Among females, Devan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 36 births to 11 births, a decline of -69.44%.
Nationwide Popularity of Devan
- 20 Year Trend of Devan: -85.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Devan: -68.91%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Devan: -68.81%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Devan: -69.44%
Popularity of Devan by State
For males, Devan was most popular in Western states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 15 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Devan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | 1281 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Devan
- Total Births of Devan: 66 (-11.03%)
- Male Births of Devan: 56 (-11.00%)
- Female Births of Devan: 10 (-11.18%)
Given the downward trend of Devan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.03% decrease in total births, for a total of 66 births in 2024. Male births for Devan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 56 male births in 2024, a decrease of -11.00%. For Females, births for Devan have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.18%.