Devin
Devin is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word 'damh' meaning 'poet' or 'divine.' It can also be traced to English origins as a variant of Devon, referencing the county in England.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 521. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,466
- 2012: 2,244
- 2013: 1,847
- 2014: 1,494
- 2015: 1,386
- 2016: 1,175
- 2017: 1,042
- 2018: 1,005
- 2019: 915
- 2020: 803
- 2021: 832
- 2022: 750
- 2023: 665
- 2024: 594
- 2025: 548
- 2026 (projected): 521
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •Gender-neutral appeal, though primarily used for boys
- •Has both Irish cultural roots and modern American popularity
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Famous People
Devin Booker
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Devin Townsend
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Devin Ratray
Actor known for 'Home Alone'
Statistics
156,250
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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