Deven
Deven is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Like a god, divine, or king of gods.
Origin and history
Deven is a masculine name with roots in Sanskrit, often interpreted as a variant of Devendra meaning 'king of gods' or simply 'divine'. It is also sometimes used as a variant spelling of the English name Devin. In the United States, it gained steady usage starting in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
10,670 babies in the United States have been named Deven since 1880. It ranks #1156 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1641.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 897 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,300 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,272 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,428 |
| 2020-2029 | 286 |
Famous people named Deven
- Deven Verma: Actor, Director
- Deven May: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- While commonly rooted in Sanskrit referring to divinity, Deven is also frequently chosen as an alternative spelling of the Gaelic name Devin.
- Deven experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s alongside similar-sounding names like Devin and Devon.