Devin
A unisex given name A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage A male given name, variant of Devon A female given name.
Every Devin since 1947 — 173,806 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devin
Devin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #548 in 2025 with 548 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 173,806 American babies have been named Devin — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 6,938 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Devin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2,158 | 548 | #548 |
| 2024 | 96 | #2,034 | 594 | #516 |
| 2023 | 91 | #2,112 | 665 | #462 |
| 2022 | 93 | #2,071 | 750 | #423 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2,216 | 832 | #388 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,532 | 803 | #382 |
| 2019 | 90 | #2,094 | 915 | #360 |
| 2018 | 80 | #2,281 | 1,005 | #332 |
| 2017 | 103 | #1,945 | 1,042 | #330 |
| 2016 | 107 | #1,890 | 1,175 | #300 |
| 2015 | 110 | #1,864 | 1,386 | #259 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,944 | 1,494 | #252 |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,852 | 1,847 | #209 |
| 2012 | 153 | #1,479 | 2,244 | #173 |
| 2011 | 160 | #1,421 | 2,466 | #157 |
| 2010 | 162 | #1,414 | 2,845 | #140 |
| 2009 | 181 | #1,330 | 3,384 | #126 |
| 2008 | 191 | #1,302 | 4,008 | #109 |
| 2007 | 245 | #1,071 | 4,427 | #100 |
| 2006 | 232 | #1,090 | 4,451 | #100 |
| 2005 | 277 | #905 | 4,715 | #90 |
| 2004 | 342 | #762 | 5,167 | #81 |
| 2003 | 312 | #795 | 5,646 | #74 |
| 2002 | 311 | #772 | 5,440 | #74 |
| 2001 | 410 | #612 | 6,040 | #71 |
| 2000 | 502 | #525 | 6,152 | #69 |
| 1995 | 745 | #352 | 6,193 | #58 |
| 1990 | 862 | #318 | 3,866 | #98 |
| 1985 | 355 | #556 | 2,331 | #121 |
| 1980 | 348 | #542 | 980 | #236 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,991 | 561 | #319 |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,658 | 523 | #355 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,977 | 317 | #434 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,305 | 108 | #742 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,430 | 38 | #1,224 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,101 |
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Famous people named Devin
- Devin Townsend Musician · b. 1972
- Devin Ratray Actor · b. 1977
- Devin Booker Basketball player · b. 1996
- Devin Harris Basketball player · b. 1983
- Devin Nunes Politician · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devin mean?
A unisex given name A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage A male given name, variant of Devon A female given name.
How popular is the name Devin in 2025?
Devin ranked #548 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 548 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devin?
173,806 babies have been named Devin in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devin most popular?
Devin peaked in 1995, when 6,938 newborns received the name.
Is Devin a boy or girl name?
Devin is used for both: about 10% of babies named Devin have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Devin rising or falling?
Devin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Devin?
Well-known people named Devin include Devin Townsend (musician), Devin Ratray (actor), Devin Booker (basketball player).