Devan
Devan is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark one or poet.
Origin and history
Devan is a name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Dubháin, meaning descendant of the dark one, or associated with the Irish word for poet (dán). Though traditionally masculine or a surname, it gained usage as a unisex given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it is a relatively rare choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,161 babies in the United States have been named Devan since 1880. It ranks #2411 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2049.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 270 |
| 1980-1990 | 939 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,781 |
| 2000-2010 | 856 |
| 2010-2019 | 249 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Nicknames
Dev, Devie
Fun facts
- Devan is an alternative spelling of Devin or Devon, popularized as a given name in North America in the late 1900s.
- The name traces back to the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, derived from the word 'dubh' meaning dark or black.