Deven Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hindi
Gender Distribution:
89% Masculine / 11% Feminine
Meaning:
Deven means 'divine' or 'heavenly' in Hindi.
Meaning of the Name Deven
Deven is a name of Hindi origin that means 'divine' or 'heavenly'. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'deva' which means 'god'. The name Deven is often given to boys and is believed to bring blessings and protection. In Hindu mythology, Deven is also another name for Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer. Overall, Deven is a powerful and spiritual name with rich cultural significance.
Popularity of the Name Deven
The popularity for the name Deven peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 491 births, which ranked number 1,010 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Deven had the most female births in 1978 with 76, which ranked number 1,486 out of 11,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2000 with 491, which ranked number 479 out of 12,118 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Deven has declined sharply over the last ten years from 201 births to 47 births, a decline of -76.62%. Among males, Deven has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 192 births to 47 births, a decline of -75.52%. Among females, Deven has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deven
- 20 Year Trend of Deven: -90.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Deven: -76.62%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deven: -75.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Deven: -100.00%
Popularity of Deven by State
For males, Deven was most popular in Northeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Deven. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Deven
- Total Births of Deven: 41 (-13.53%)
- Male Births of Deven: 41 (-13.13%) 0
Given the downward trend of Deven over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.53% decrease in total births, for a total of 41 births in 2024. Male births for Deven have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 41 male births in 2024, a decrease of -13.13%.