Holding steady.
Popularity of Deveney since 1983
Babies named Deveney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deveney is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, with its highest frequency occurring in 1990. Though it has never broken into the national top 1000, its trajectory has remained stable, indicating consistent but very low usage. The name's Irish roots are reflected in its surname-derived origins, and it may be considered a modern feminine variant of Devin or Devine. While no top states are recorded for Deveney, its sound aligns with the late 20th century trend of Irish-inspired names like Keira and Alana. Parents often pair it with similarly styled sibling names such as Declan or Mackenzie.
Deveney is thought to derive from the Irish surname Devaney, originally Ó Duibhne meaning 'descendant of Duibhne', or from Ó Daimhín meaning 'descendant of Daimhín', a byname meaning 'little ox' or 'fawn'. The name may also be a modern feminization of Devin or a variant of Devine. Its use as a first name in the U.S. began in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Devi, Evie
Sibling names for Deveney
Names that share Deveney's style, for a brother or sister.
