Total births
28
Girls' name · since 1956
Devena
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Devena, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1956–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Devena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 28 have been recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Devena recorded 28 times among girls since 1956, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2000.
- 28 total births
- 1956–2000 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 girls have been named Devena since 1956, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2000.
- 28
- total births
- 1956–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Devena was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
7 babies were named Devena in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Devena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Devena's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Devena at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Devena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2000
- Peak year (1968)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Devena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Devena's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Devena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 7 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devena? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 28 babies named Devena. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 7 births.
When was Devena most popular? ▼
Devena was most popular in the 1960s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
How long has the name Devena been used? ▼
Records for Devena go back to 1956, giving 45 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Devena? ▼
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 Devena's data
- Devena's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Devena
Nearby Names Like Devena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devena
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 Devena side by side: Devena vs Devon Devena vs Devin Devena 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, 1956–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Devena: Baby Name Since 1956 - 28 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devena. 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 Devena 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.