How old is someone named Devan?
The average Devan is 29 years old.
Half of all living Devans are between 22 and 35.
When was Devan popular?
Devan had one big moment, peaking in 1991. 60% of the babies ever named Devan arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 62 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 157 | 130 |
| 1970s | 605 | 560 |
| 1980s | 2,456 | 2,300 |
| 1990s | 8,284 | 8,000 |
| 2000s | 5,107 | 5,000 |
| 2010s | 1,711 | 1,700 |
| 2020s | 400 | 400 |
How many Devans are still alive?
About 18,000 Devans are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Devan since 1924.
Nearly every Devan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Devan?
About two in five living Devans are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 45%
- Gen Z 43%
- Gen Alpha 7%
Is Devan an old name?
Not really. Devan is younger than 52 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Devan will be 54 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Devan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 72% of living Devans are men, and 28% are women.
The women average 32 and the men 27.
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Devan's name twin is Tyler. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tyler's age curve is the closest match to Devan's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Devan
How old is the average Devan?
The average Devan in the US is 29 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Devan?
About 18,000 Devans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1924.
When was the name Devan most popular?
In 1991, when about 960 baby boys were named Devan.
Is Devan a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 45% of living Devans, but the name spans several generations.
Is Devan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 72% of living Devans are men, and 28% are women. The women average 32 and the men 27.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this