Declining since 2000, #1,295 for girls today.
Popularity of Devyn since 1974
Babies named Devyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 71 | 0 |
| 1980s | 341 | 195 |
| 1990s | 2,593 | 2,102 |
| 2000s | 2,776 | 2,876 |
| 2010s | 2,390 | 1,279 |
| 2020s | 1,251 | 341 |
Meaning & origin
Devyn is a modern American spelling of the Irish-derived name Devin, which itself comes from the surname Ó Damháin. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1974 and reached its peak rank in 2000, when it was most fashionable. Since then its popularity has been falling, but it remains a familiar choice. In 2025 it ranked 1295, meaning roughly 1 in 9,345 newborns received the name. Devyn is most common in Louisiana, Alabama, and Minnesota, reflecting a varied geographic spread. As a unisex name, it has been used for both boys and girls, though in recent years it has leaned slightly more feminine. The spelling variation with a 'y' adds a trendy touch to a traditional root.
Devyn is a modern spelling variant of Devin or Devon, ultimately from the Irish surname Ó Damháin, meaning 'descendant of Damhán', itself from damh 'ox' or 'poet'. It was adopted as a given name in the late 20th century, popularized as a unisex name in the United States.
Where Devyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls 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, Devy
Sibling names for Devyn
Names that share Devyn's style, for a brother or sister.
