Devin Unisex

Popularity: #455 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDEV-in / /ˈdɛvɪn/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: poet; English: descendant of the deity

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Devin has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the word 'dobhail,' meaning 'poet' or 'fawn.' In English, it is often associated with the surname derived from the Gaelic 'O'Dubháin,' meaning 'descendant of Dubhán.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries over the last few decades.

Trend Summary

Devin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

KevinDevonDamonDorianDavinDenimDerrick

Variants

  • Devon
  • Deven

International Variants

  • Devin (French)
  • Devyn (English)

Famous people named Devin

Devin Booker is a professional basketball player known for his time with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA.

Devin Nunes is a former U.S. Congressman who served California's 22nd congressional district.

Devin Townsend is a Canadian musician and record producer recognized for his work in heavy metal music.

Devin Hester is a former American football player celebrated for his exceptional kick return abilities.

Fictional characters named Devin

Devin is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda,' known for his role in various quests.

Devin is a character in the television series 'The Fosters,' portrayed as a friend of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Devin was first seen in the United States in 1947. Devin has ranked as high as #107 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Devin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Devin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 78
14%
TX 77
14%
NY 44
8%
FL 34
6%
GA 26
5%
AZ 25
5%
MI 25
5%
IL 24
4%
OH 23
4%
PA 19
3%
NC 16
3%
WI 13
2%
MN 12
2%
TN 11
2%
LA 10
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19476
194812
194917
19507
195118
195220
195318
195435
195538
195655
195764
195868
195976
1960108
1961125
1962187
1963197
1964298
1965317
1966333
1967343
1968389
1969431
1970523
1971494
1972469
1973502
1974593
1975561
1976517
1977805
1978868
1979939
1980980
1981871
19821,034
19831,893
19842,175
19852,331
19862,446
19873,076
19883,301
19893,596
19903,866
19914,388
19924,972
19935,356
19946,064
19956,192
19966,002
19976,043
19986,218
19995,970
20006,152
20016,039
20025,440
20035,646
20045,167
20054,715
20064,451
20074,425
20084,008
20093,383
20102,845
20112,466
20122,243
20131,847
20141,494
20151,385
20161,175
20171,041
20181,005
2019914
2020803
2021830
2022748
2023663
2024593