Holding steady.
Popularity of Deveron since 1949
Babies named Deveron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deveron is a rare masculine given name with Scottish origins, most likely taken from the River Deveron in Aberdeenshire. According to Social Security Administration data, the name has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States. Its first recorded year of use was 1949, but it peaked in 1992, a year when it appeared a handful of times. Since then, usage has been stable but extremely low, with fewer than five annual births most years. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its spread is very modest. For parents seeking an obscure, place-inspired Scottish name outside the mainstream, Deveron offers a distinctive choice with a strong, riverine feel.
Deveron is likely a transferred use of the River Deveron in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The river's name is of ancient Celtic origin, possibly meaning 'a sacred place' or 'a water.' As a given name, Deveron first appeared in the mid-20th century, possibly inspired by the river or as a variant of the more common Devin or Devon. It remains rare, with occasional use in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Devvy
Variants: Devoron, Deveran
Sibling names for Deveron
Names that share Deveron's style, for a brother or sister.
