Total births
295
Boys' name · since 1979
Devesh
Devesh has 295 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8516
- among boys today
- 295
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Devesh is the #8516 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 295 recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Devesh has been recorded 295 times among boys since 1979, currently ranked #8516 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #8516 among boys today
- 295 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Devesh is currently the #8516 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 295 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8516
- among boys today
- 295
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Devesh vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8516
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Devesh was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
22 babies were named Devesh in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Devesh compares
295 46th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Devesh's all-time total is 20% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Devesh | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 295 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Devesh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devesh splits its recorded history at 2010: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devesh at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#8,516
Active since
1979
Devesh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Devesh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Devesh's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Devesh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
112 births
- 2010s
2010s
130 births
- 2020s 32
2020s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 130 births (44% of all-time use).
Devesh by state
Where Devesh concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Devesh's total US births 2.0%
Even split
6 of 295 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devesh? ▼
295 babies have been named Devesh since 1979. It currently ranks #8516 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 22 births.
When was Devesh most popular? ▼
Devesh was most popular in the 2010s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Devesh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devesh are California (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Devesh been used? ▼
Records for Devesh go back to 1979, giving 47 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Devesh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Devin, Devon, Devan, Devonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Devesh's data
- Devesh's decade-level peak was the 2010s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deveshs (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Devesh
Nearby Names Like Devesh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devesh
Devin Boy
#516 156,250 births
Devon Boy
#962 72,673 births
Devan Boy
#2532 13,639 births
Devonte Boy
#1680 11,773 births
Deven Boy
#2608 10,670 births
Compare Devesh side by side: Devesh vs Devin Devesh vs Devon Devesh vs Devan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Devesh
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, 1979–2025 (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. "Devesh: #8516 Boys' Name - 295 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devesh. 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 Devesh 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.