Deven is a distinctive choice, ranked #2530 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Deven in their class.
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UK Rank 2022
#2530
About the Name Deven
Deven has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 271 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1224 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Deven is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Deven
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Deven per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Deven in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Deven has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 271 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1224 in 2006. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Deven is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
8
UK babies named Deven (2022)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 271 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Deven
Likely around 1 other Deven in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2022)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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