Deval Name Popularity and Statistics
Deval is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Deval?
Deval is spelled D-E-V-A-L. The name has 5 letters.
Deval Popularity in 2008
Rank#12,553
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,997 places to #12,553 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2001.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Deval Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1966 through 2008. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1994 | Boys | 6 | #7,770 |
| 1991 | Boys | 5 | #8,236 |
| 1988 | Boys | 7 | #5,751 |
| 1987 | Boys | 7 | #5,459 |
| 1985 | Boys | 6 | #5,785 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1982 | Boys | 8 | #4,593 |
| 1980 | Boys | 7 | #4,940 |
| 1972 | Boys | 6 | #4,441 |
| 1966 | Boys | 5 | #3,948 |
When Was Deval Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1982 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #4,593
1988 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,751
1987 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,459
1980 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #4,940
Where Deval Ranked Highest in 1988
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,304 | 5 |