Holding steady.
Popularity of Deavin since 1989
Babies named Deavin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deavin is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, a time when creative spellings and phonetic variations were gaining popularity. Its peak usage came in 1996 before settling into a long period of stable but rare use. With no states where it ranks notably and a one-in-N figure well above common thresholds, Deavin remains a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory suggests it will continue to see occasional use without entering the mainstream.
Deavin appears to be a modern invention, likely modeled on the Irish surname Devin or the place name Devon. It emerged in the late 1980s and has seen modest use since, often chosen for its similarity to more traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev
Sibling names for Deavin
Names that share Deavin's style, for a brother or sister.
