Total births
1,099
Girls' name · since 1981
Devany
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 1,099 babies named Devany, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4825
- among girls today
- 1,099
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
1,099 babies have been named Devany since 1981, making it today's #4825 girls' name.
Devany has 1,099 recorded births among girls since 1981, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4825 as of the latest data, more common than 73% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #4825 among girls today
- 1,099 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Devany is currently the #4825 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 1,099 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4825
- among girls today
- 1,099
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Devany vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4825
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Devany was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
55 babies were named Devany in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Devany compares
1,099 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Devany's all-time total is 188% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Devany | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,099 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Devany's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Devany's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Devany at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,825
Active since
1981
Devany popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Devany by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Devany's strongest decade.
386 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Devany births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
180 births
- 2000s
2000s
386 births
- 2010s
2010s
345 births
- 2020s
2020s
167 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 386 births (35% of all-time use).
How Devany compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Devany's total volume
Devany vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Devany by state
Where Devany concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 404 | 36.8% |
| #2 | California | | 97 | 8.8% |
Texas share of Devany's total US births 36.8%
Even split
404 of 1,099 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devany? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 1,099 babies named Devany. Today it holds rank #4825 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 55 births.
When was Devany most popular? ▼
Devany was most popular in the 2000s decade with 386 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Devany most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devany are Texas (404 births), California (97 births).
How long has the name Devany been used? ▼
Records for Devany go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Devany? ▼
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 Devany's data
- Devany's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (386 total births) through the 2020s (167) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Devanys (404 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Devany
Nearby Names Like Devany
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devany
Devon Girl
#3704 20,303 births
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 Devany side by side: Devany vs Devon Devany vs Devin Devany vs Devyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1981–2025 (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. "Devany: #4825 Girls' Name - 1,099 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devany. 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 Devany 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 June 2026.