Devan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Devan originates from Sanskrit, meaning 'divine' or 'god-like'. Its language path traces back to the term 'deva', which signifies a divine presence. The name embodies traits of spirituality and uniqueness, with no direct biblical relevance. It has evolved into a modern name used in various cultures, reflecting a contemporary image.
The name Devan is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Devan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Devan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3112th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1650th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 520th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 580th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1730th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3003rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 916th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2064th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7154th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Devan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Devan"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛvən/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Devan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'deva', which means 'god' or 'divine'. In some contexts, it can also imply 'bringer of light'.
Meaning
divine, god-like
Language Evolution
Deva (Sanskrit), Devan (modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name Devan has gained popularity in various cultures, especially in India, where it is commonly used as a masculine given name. It has also seen use in Western countries as a unisex name.
Variants & Derivatives
Devon, Dev, Deven
Modern Popularity & Image
Devan is often perceived as a modern and trendy name, appealing to parents looking for unique yet meaningful names. It carries a spiritual connotation due to its divine roots.
Famous People
Devan Dubnyk (NHL player), Devan S. (YouTuber)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Devan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Devan"
"Devan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3112th of 7552 | 135 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1650th of 10718 | 462 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 520th of 16616 | 5,293 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 580th of 24088 | 6,583 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1730th of 23106 | 1,107 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3003rd of 19264 | 374 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 916th of 27321 | 3,133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2064th of 35406 | 1,459 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7154th of 30306 | 195 |
Regional Popularity of "Devan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
30.59% 1237th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.46% 459th/3685 |
13.25% 593rd/4475 |
10.44% 542nd/5194 |
8.15% 515th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.00% 504th/4582 |
12.01% 620th/5164 |
7.77% 568th/7313 |
8.13% 607th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.92% 1909th/3984 |
39.20% 1759th/4487 |
24.98% 1704th/6822 |
23.17% 1454th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Devan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
56.42% 1657th/2937 |
75.48% 2629th/3483 |
58.95% 2074th/3518 |
72.68% 2939th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.49% 792nd/3685 |
20.04% 897th/4475 |
18.12% 941st/5194 |
18.39% 1162nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.45% 1945th/4582 |
33.73% 1742nd/5164 |
32.98% 2412th/7313 |
30.90% 2306th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Devan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Devan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.