Dev
Borrowed from Hindi देव (dev).
Every Dev since 1969 — 3,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dev
Dev is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,427 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 3,146 American babies have been named Dev. Its peak came in 2009, when 145 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dev stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dev year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1,427 |
| 2024 | 134 | #1,398 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1,581 |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,592 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1,567 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1,638 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,499 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1,482 |
| 2017 | 134 | #1,336 |
| 2016 | 121 | #1,434 |
| 2015 | 106 | #1,541 |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,447 |
| 2013 | 114 | #1,449 |
| 2012 | 119 | #1,399 |
| 2011 | 136 | #1,265 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,450 |
| 2009 | 145 | #1,235 |
| 2008 | 107 | #1,519 |
| 2007 | 104 | #1,518 |
| 2006 | 111 | #1,413 |
| 2005 | 101 | #1,454 |
| 2004 | 117 | #1,282 |
| 2003 | 111 | #1,279 |
| 2002 | 66 | #1,748 |
| 2001 | 72 | #1,633 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,345 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,599 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,646 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,915 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,370 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Dev
- Dev Anand Actor · 1923–2011
- Dev Patel Actor · b. 1990
- Dev Singer · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dev mean?
Borrowed from Hindi देव (dev).
How popular is the name Dev in 2025?
Dev ranked #1,427 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dev?
3,146 babies have been named Dev in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dev most popular?
Dev peaked in 2009, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Dev a boy or girl name?
Dev is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dev rising or falling?
Dev is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dev?
Well-known people named Dev include Dev Anand (actor), Dev Patel (actor), Dev (singer).