Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Deaven since 1978
Babies named Deaven per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 | 0 |
| 1980s | 23 | 24 |
| 1990s | 96 | 183 |
| 2000s | 40 | 298 |
| 2010s | 7 | 76 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deaven is a modern American name that first appeared in 1986. It is likely a respelling of Devin or Devon, names themselves derived from the Irish surname Ó Damháin, meaning 'fawn'. However, as a modern coinage, it carries no traditional meaning. Its peak year of use came in 2003, and its trajectory has been falling since 2002. Deaven has never cracked the top 1000 baby names and has no 1-in-N birth rate figure. It saw the most use during the 2000s decade, but has not shown a revival. Without a recorded top state, its usage remains scattered. As an invented name, Deaven offers parents a unique, modern-sounding choice that fits with trendier contemporary names.
Deaven is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It likely arose as a respelling or variation of names like Devin or Devon, possibly influenced by the popular suffix '-en'. Its usage peaked in 2003 but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Deaven
Names that share Deaven's style, for a brother or sister.
