Declining since 1997, #548 for boys today.
Popularity of Devin since 1947
Babies named Devin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 35 |
| 1950s | 37 | 399 |
| 1960s | 153 | 2,728 |
| 1970s | 1,070 | 6,271 |
| 1980s | 3,821 | 21,704 |
| 1990s | 7,777 | 55,072 |
| 2000s | 3,003 | 49,430 |
| 2010s | 1,177 | 16,419 |
| 2020s | 518 | 4,192 |
Meaning & origin
Devin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947, but its popularity surged in the late 20th century. It reached its peak rank in 1998, when it was among the top male names. Since 1997, its usage has been falling. In its peak decade, the 1990s, Devin ranked highly in Arizona, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The name's Irish origin ties it to the poetic tradition, and it continues to be a recognizable choice for boys, though it has become less common in recent years. Devin's trajectory reflects a broader shift away from names that were particularly fashionable in the 1990s.
Devin is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, meaning 'descendant of Damhán.' The personal name Damhán likely derives from the Irish word 'damh,' meaning 'ox' or 'stag,' or possibly 'damhán' meaning 'fawn.' Alternatively, it may be derived from the word 'damhna,' meaning 'poet' or 'bard.' The name has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the mid-20th century.
Where Devin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev
Sibling names for Devin
Names that share Devin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Megan, Caitlin, Brianna, Colleen, Erin, Destinee, Tianna, Breona, Devona, Janea, Keelie, Tiarra, Davetta, Devera, Jalene, Jordann, Morgyn, Tyanne, Aundria, Cevyn, Correna, Devonia, Jourdin, Keyarra, Chauntae, Devanee, Deveah, Kebrina, Ketrina, Keyanni, Shandel, Sheniya, Shyane, Tanyiah, Tenae, Tyera
Brothers: Brendan, Connor, Kevin, Sean, Ryan, Damion, Dedric, Devion, Jamar, Tevin, Damoni, Devonne, Kedrick, Daivon, Devron, Dewon, Gavon, Jevin, Keivon, Kyrell, Nathyn, Telvin, Terrin, Travell, Travin, Trevian, Brandom, Dalin, Damonie, Devanta, Devery, Kelvon, Taevon, Cordaryl, Damyon, Jaymere, Breven, Drevin, Kyvon, Marquin, Raevon, Revin, Taevin, Treyvin
Names like Devin
Names whose popularity has moved with Devin's over the last 50 years.
