Total births
148
Unisex name · since 1978
Devann
Devann has 148 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 148
- total births
- 1978–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
Devann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 148 have been recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Devann recorded 148 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2003.
- 148 total births
- 1978–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
148 girls have been named Devann since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 148
- total births
- 1978–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Devann was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
19 babies were named Devann in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Devann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Devann's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Devann at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Devann popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2003
- Peak year (1991)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Devann popularity over time - boys
8 total births recorded since 1993 (Devann as boys' name)
Devann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Devann's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Devann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s
1990s
111 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 111 births (75% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devann? ▼
Devann has been given to 148 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 19 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Devann most popular? ▼
Devann was most popular in the 1990s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Is Devann a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Devann is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 148 births, and as a boy's name it has 8 births.
How long has the name Devann been used? ▼
Records for Devann go back to 1978, giving 26 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Devann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Devon, Devin, Devyn, Devan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Devann's data
- Devann's decade-level peak was the 1990s (111 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Devann
Nearby Names Like Devann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devann
Devon Girl
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Devin Girl
#2034 17,556 births
Devyn Girl
#1150 9,422 births
Devan Girl
#8545 5,161 births
Devorah Girl
#1410 4,789 births
Compare Devann side by side: Devann vs Devon Devann vs Devin Devann vs Devyn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Devann: Baby Name Since 1978 - 148 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Devann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.