Devyn
How to say it: DEV-in · /ˈdɛvɪn/
Phonetic variant of Devon/Devin; from the English county Devon or Irish 'damán' (little stag, poet).
Devyn was the 366th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 217 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 67% 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 (both sexes) | 217 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,663 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #497 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a recent creation, Devyn peaked in the 2000s. Now well below that peak, it is expected to continue slipping.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with a breathy finish in two syllables. Camryn matches its modern style.
Nicknames
- Dev
Honouring a Devyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Devyn is about 1 in 153.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Devyn
- Devyn Nekoda (born 2000)Canadian actress
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