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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Devyn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Devyansh|Devyne
Irish◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Declining

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Devyn

◈

DEV-in · 2 syllables

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Girl
#1146
↓ Declining
Girl
#1146
Popularity score: 29
↓ Declining
Peak
#1107 in 2023
5yr
-39 ranks
Velocity
-39
Birth frequency
5.8 per 100,000 births
Boy
#2635
Popularity score: 20
↓ Declining
Peak
#2050 in 2020
5yr
-86 ranks
Velocity
-86
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2635 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Devyn

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2635

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1146 · Stable since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Devyn

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1146

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-39 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishUnisex2-syllableModernNatureCoolGroundedDark imagery
Character
creative independencedynamic energythoughtful couragemodern authenticity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Devyns

determinedathleticcompetitivedisciplinedresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Devyn is an Irish unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1146 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -39 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2635 · very rare
Devyn at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Dubhán, meaning 'dark' or 'black.' Devyn carries poetic Celtic roots suggesting depth and mystery.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1107 in 2023
5yr change:-39 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1146 · Boy #2635
Notable bearers
Devyn Weston
Professional athlete
Devyn Nekoda
Actress and model
Similar Sound
Devin◈Devon◈Evan◈KevinRowan◈Gavin◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Finn◈Cade◈Soren◈Beckett◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Devyn
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Rowan◈Beckett◈SiennaCallum◈Piper◈
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Finn◈
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↓ Fading
Cade◈
Celtic · #13739
↓ Fading
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #4358
↑↑ Surging
Beckett◈
English · #1801
↑↑ Surging
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #14996
↓ Declining
Nora
Irish · #22
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Devyn illustration
Name Intelligence
Devyn · Overview
Summary

Devyn is an Irish unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1146 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Devyn carries a cool, grounded, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 39 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
devyn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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