Devlin
Every Devlin since 1957 — 3,442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devlin
Devlin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,547 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 3,442 American babies have been named Devlin — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 146 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 Devlin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devlin 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 | — | — | 13 | #6,547 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,550 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,799 | 22 | #4,632 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,894 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,496 | 27 | #3,936 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,172 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,795 | 26 | #4,035 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,323 | 44 | #2,762 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,511 | 29 | #3,697 |
| 2016 | — | — | 45 | #2,696 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,987 | 59 | #2,259 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,450 | 71 | #2,007 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,127 | 62 | #2,144 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,470 | 82 | #1,803 |
| 2011 | — | — | 77 | #1,839 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,732 | 90 | #1,699 |
| 2009 | — | — | 116 | #1,445 |
| 2008 | — | — | 108 | #1,505 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,037 | 140 | #1,256 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,717 | 128 | #1,294 |
| 2005 | — | — | 119 | #1,292 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,828 | 132 | #1,180 |
| 2003 | — | — | 131 | #1,149 |
| 2002 | — | — | 102 | #1,309 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,575 | 94 | #1,359 |
| 2000 | — | — | 102 | #1,274 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,255 | 71 | #1,406 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,790 | 44 | #1,785 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,244 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,305 |
| 1975 | — | — | 36 | #1,482 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,297 | 28 | #1,630 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,838 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devlin in 2025?
Devlin ranked #6,547 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devlin?
3,442 babies have been named Devlin in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devlin most popular?
Devlin peaked in 2007, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Devlin a boy or girl name?
Devlin is used for both: about 6% of babies named Devlin have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Devlin rising or falling?
Devlin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.