Declining since 1998, #1,028 for boys today.
Popularity of Devon since 1914
Babies named Devon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 86 |
| 1920s | 5 | 257 |
| 1930s | 22 | 334 |
| 1940s | 126 | 313 |
| 1950s | 402 | 474 |
| 1960s | 669 | 1,129 |
| 1970s | 2,546 | 3,101 |
| 1980s | 5,188 | 9,264 |
| 1990s | 7,808 | 28,422 |
| 2000s | 2,458 | 21,636 |
| 2010s | 793 | 5,949 |
| 2020s | 286 | 1,708 |
Meaning & origin
Devon first entered U.S. birth records in 1914, and its popularity peaked in 1997 before entering a gradual decline that continues through 2025, where it stands at rank 1028 with approximately 1 in 7908 boys receiving the name. The name has been most prevalent in Iowa, Maryland, and Wisconsin, reflecting its broad but concentrated appeal. While its etymology is debated between the English county and the Irish name Devin, Devon has carved a distinct identity, particularly popular in the 1990s alongside similar names like Devin and Dylan.
Devon may derive from the English county Devon, named after the Dumnonii tribe. Alternatively, it is often considered a variant of Devin, which itself has Irish origins meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'. The name gained steady use in the United States from the early 20th century, particularly rising in popularity during the 1990s.
Where Devon 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.
“Devon” around the world
Where Devon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev
Sibling names for Devon
Names that share Devon's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Megan, Caitlin, Brittany, Lauren, Rachel, Brienna, Deja, Dionna, Janae, Keonna, Breonna, Brionna, Devina, Devona, Devonna, Jenae, Latavia, Shaniyah, Shawnte, Tyanna, Tyesha, Bryonna, Chardae, Deija, Ebone, Eboney, Ieasha, Jaionna, Kayonna, Kemoni, Kemora, Leesha, Marlayna, Nikeya, Shalana, Takayla, Vanisha, Avleen, Cierrah, Curtisha, Destaney, Devita, Devonda, Devonia, Deziree, Domnique, Janeya, Jarissa, Javonna, Kevonna, Monee, Rickia, Shacoya, Shakari, Shantia, Taquilla, Terea, Katoria, Arlisha, Briawna, Chantella, Chareese, Dariona, Javanna, Jetaun, Kashana, Khianna, Lanecia, Qianna, Quaniya, Shalawn, Shamecka, Shanaye, Shantil, Shanty, Shevelle, Takeyla, Tamerra, Tameya, Tashyra, Treonna, Viann, Yomayra
Brothers: Cody, Zachary, Dylan, Trevor, Justin, Dangelo, Demarco, Denzel, Javion, Javon, Jaylon, Kenton, Kevon, Tory, Dameon, Darrien, Daunte, Deante, Deshon, Javien, Jermain, Jovon, Kavon, Torrance, Treyvon, Tyreke, Tyshon, Tywan, Breyon, Chantz, Chaun, Damarco, Davonne, Delvon, Devron, Dmarco, Drevon, Jaevon, Jahvon, Jaivon, Javone, Jervon, Keldrick, Kendarius, Kyrese, Ravon, Taveon, Tevon, Treyon, Tyrece, Tyvon, Antionne, Cavon, Damonie, Daqwan, Deaire, Deeric, Derron, Jamone, Javeion, Javoni, Jermar, Jermone, Jovonne, Kevaughn, Marquay, Romone, Saivon, Terelle, Traivon, Travone, Treavon, Trejon, Tremel, Trevaun, Trevelle, Tyrae, Keisean, Keithon, Carmell, Darshawn, Davelle, Dejay, Delonta, Denario, Derrico, Devario, Devaris, Dewaun, Dorell, Dresean, Jabre, Javonn, Javonnie, Joevon, Jontez, Jovaun, Jovoni, Lakeem, Levone, Marquest, Savaughn, Sedale, Shanard, Tarvaris, Travonne, Tyrail
Names like Devon
Names whose popularity has moved with Devon's over the last 50 years.
