Devany Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Devany means 'descendant of Damhán' and symbolizes strength and grounding.
Meaning of the Name Devany
Devany is a feminine name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Devane, which means 'descendant of Damhán', with 'damh' meaning 'ox' or 'stag'. The name evokes strength, power, and stability. Devany also has connections to the natural world, symbolizing harmony and grounding. Overall, it carries a sense of rootedness and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Devany
The popularity for the name Devany peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 55 births, which ranked number 5,431 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Devany had the most female births in 2009 with 55, which ranked number 3,085 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Devany has declined sharply over the last ten years from 48 births to 34 births, a decline of -29.17%. Among females, Devany has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 48 births to 34 births, a decline of -29.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Devany
- 20 Year Trend of Devany: 25.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Devany: -29.17%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Devany: -29.17%
Popularity of Devany by State
Among females, Devany was most popular in Southwestern states with 18 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 18 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Devany. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 1401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Devany
- Total Births of Devany: 33 (-3.39%)
- Female Births of Devany: 33 (-3.39%)
Given the downward trend of Devany over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.39% decrease in total births, for a total of 33 births in 2024. For Females, births for Devany have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 33 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.39%.