Devyn
Every Devyn since 1974 — 16,215 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devyn
Devyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,295 in 2025 with 172 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 16,215 American babies have been named Devyn — about 58% girls and 42% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 664 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 Devyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devyn 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 | 172 | #1,295 | 45 | #2,807 |
| 2024 | 210 | #1,150 | 50 | #2,643 |
| 2023 | 222 | #1,108 | 53 | #2,517 |
| 2022 | 219 | #1,123 | 63 | #2,277 |
| 2021 | 221 | #1,118 | 61 | #2,284 |
| 2020 | 207 | #1,145 | 69 | #2,052 |
| 2019 | 206 | #1,163 | 62 | #2,239 |
| 2018 | 203 | #1,182 | 89 | #1,736 |
| 2017 | 232 | #1,094 | 81 | #1,832 |
| 2016 | 224 | #1,134 | 103 | #1,589 |
| 2015 | 263 | #1,016 | 109 | #1,515 |
| 2014 | 255 | #1,023 | 139 | #1,279 |
| 2013 | 258 | #974 | 129 | #1,329 |
| 2012 | 254 | #994 | 173 | #1,081 |
| 2011 | 241 | #1,033 | 176 | #1,066 |
| 2010 | 254 | #993 | 218 | #925 |
| 2009 | 273 | #975 | 244 | #864 |
| 2008 | 243 | #1,076 | 255 | #847 |
| 2007 | 288 | #937 | 250 | #846 |
| 2006 | 244 | #1,051 | 282 | #751 |
| 2005 | 290 | #875 | 274 | #737 |
| 2004 | 269 | #901 | 310 | #657 |
| 2003 | 283 | #855 | 325 | #631 |
| 2002 | 245 | #910 | 281 | #666 |
| 2001 | 306 | #772 | 326 | #603 |
| 2000 | 335 | #699 | 329 | #600 |
| 1995 | 253 | #788 | 266 | #635 |
| 1990 | 163 | #1,084 | 70 | #1,326 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,440 | 16 | #2,981 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,880 | 7 | #5,072 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devyn in 2025?
Devyn ranked #1,295 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 172 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devyn?
16,215 babies have been named Devyn in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devyn most popular?
Devyn peaked in 2000, when 664 newborns received the name.
Is Devyn a boy or girl name?
Devyn is used for both: about 58% of babies named Devyn have been girls and 42% boys.
Is the name Devyn rising or falling?
Devyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.