Devin
How to say it: DEV-in · /ˈdɛvɪn/
Possibly from an Irish surname meaning 'bard/poet', or from the Old French for divine.
Devin was the 366th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 548 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 60% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #497 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #366 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 548 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,663 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −60% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #497 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
In the 1990s Devin stood at its tallest before dropping far. The slide is expected to continue from here.
What goes with it
Short and crisp with a breathy touch, Devin sounds steady and casual. Gavin matches it in tone.
Nicknames
- Dev
Honouring a Devin in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Devin is about 1 in 153.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Devin
- Devin Booker (born 1996)American basketball player
- Devin Townsend (born 1972)Canadian singer, guitarist and record producer
- Devin Ratray (born 1977)American actor
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