Will my child share the name Deven with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Deven per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Deven in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Deven becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Deven is rising: up 510 places since 2017, to #2,530 in 2022. Its best recorded position was #1,224 in 2006.

Is Deven a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Deven a popular baby name in the United States?

Deven does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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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

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Deven in their class.