Devanny
A feminine name of English origin meaning "the dark valley".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Devanny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Devanny today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devanny births was 2024 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devanny. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2024
16 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,984
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Devanny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devanny from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 108 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Devanny remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devanny by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Devanny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Devannys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Devanny
The name Devanny has its origins in the ancient Celtic language once spoken in parts of what is now modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It is believed to be derived from the Old Celtic word "devan," which means "divine" or "sacred." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their spiritual or religious roles within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Devanny can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by monks in the late 15th century. The entry, dated 1021 AD, mentions a figure named "Devanny mac Cennétig," who was described as a prominent scholar and cleric from the Kingdom of Munster in southern Ireland.
In the 13th century, a Scottish nobleman named Devanny of Argyll was known for his bravery and military prowess during the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. He fought alongside legendary figures such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, and his name is etched into the annals of Scottish history.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Devanny Boccaccino (1466-1525) gained recognition for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches throughout northern Italy. His works were heavily influenced by the Renaissance masters, particularly Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.
In the 19th century, Devanny O'Rourke (1826-1891) was an Irish-American politician and trade union leader who fought for the rights of workers and immigrants in New York City. He played a pivotal role in organizing labor movements and advocating for better working conditions and fair wages.
Another notable figure bearing the name Devanny was the English botanist and explorer Devanny Hartley (1878-1958). She was among the first women to conduct extensive field research in the remote regions of South America, documenting numerous plant species and contributing significantly to the scientific understanding of the region's flora.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Devanny and left their mark in various fields, from religion and politics to art and science.
People
Devanny + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Devanny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devanny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devanny going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Devanny a common name?
We classify Devanny as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devanny most popular?
The single biggest year for Devanny was 2024, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devanny is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Devanny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devanny in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.