Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Devlyn since 1969
Babies named Devlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
| 1970s | 15 | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 24 | 69 |
| 2000s | 81 | 166 |
| 2010s | 113 | 76 |
| 2020s | 29 | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Devlyn is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1977. It is a unisex name, though it has historically been given more often to girls. The name reached its peak popularity in 2004, but since that year its usage has declined steadily. Despite not ranking in the top 1000, Devlyn fits into a broader naming trend favoring soft -lyn endings and phonetic similarity to established names like Devin. It has not been associated with any particular state or region, reflecting its scattered but persistent use across the country.
Devlyn is a modern coinage, likely formed from the root name Devin (itself of Irish origin, derived from 'damh' meaning 'fawn') combined with the popular suffix -lyn (from Lynn). It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of invented names blending traditional sounds. Its use has been predominantly in the United States, with occasional spelling variants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Lyn, Devvy
Sibling names for Devlyn
Names that share Devlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
