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Devven

Devven is a modern invented name possibly derived from the Welsh elements "dev" meaning divine and "ven" meaning blessed or fortunate.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Devven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devven today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devven births was 1994 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Devven. 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.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Devven. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

1994

5 babies that year

Average age

31

years old

1994 SSA rank

#9,181

Tracked since 1994

Popularity

Devven: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Devven 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 Devven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Devven

The name Devven has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in human history, dating back to around 3500 BC. The name is believed to have been derived from the Sumerian words "dev" meaning "guardian" and "ven" meaning "life" or "existence." This suggests that the name Devven was likely given to individuals who were considered protectors or guardians of life or the community.

In the ancient Sumerian city-states, such as Ur and Uruk, located in present-day Iraq, the name Devven was commonly found among the ruling class and priestly castes. These individuals were often tasked with safeguarding the well-being of the people and overseeing various religious rituals and ceremonies.

One of the earliest known references to the name Devven can be found in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving literary works in human history. In this ancient epic, a character named Devven is depicted as a wise and revered elder who guides the hero Gilgamesh on his journey of self-discovery.

During the later Babylonian and Akkadian periods, the name Devven continued to be used, often appearing in various cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets. It was particularly prevalent among the scribes and scholars who played crucial roles in preserving and transmitting knowledge across generations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Devven. One such figure was Devven of Lagash, a renowned Sumerian high priest and scholar who lived around 2300 BC. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of the Sumerian writing system and his extensive knowledge of astronomy and mathematics.

Another significant figure was Devven the Wise, a 7th-century BC Babylonian astrologer and philosopher. He is credited with making significant advancements in the field of astrology and is believed to have influenced the development of various astronomical theories and calendars.

In the 5th century BC, Devven of Miletus, a Greek philosopher and mathematician, gained recognition for his work on geometry and his contributions to the development of the concept of the atom. His ideas were influential in shaping the philosophical and scientific thought of his time.

During the 2nd century AD, Devven of Alexandria was a renowned Greco-Egyptian scholar and mathematician. He is best known for his pioneering work on the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system, which challenged the prevailing geocentric model of the time.

In the 9th century AD, Devven al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and scholar, made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms. His work on the systematization of the Arabic numeral system and the development of algebraic equations had a profound impact on the advancement of mathematics and science.

People

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FAQ

Devven: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Devven?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devven 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 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Devven a common name?

We classify Devven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Devven most popular?

The single biggest year for Devven was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devven is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Devven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Devven a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devven in the SSA data are male. 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.

Is Devven still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Devven in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Devven can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

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.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have Devven as a first name?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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