Total births
87
Girls' name · since 1949
Davelyn
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 87 babies named Davelyn, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 87
- total births
- 1949–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Davelyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 87 recorded since 1949.
Social Security Administration records show Davelyn recorded 87 times among girls since 1949, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 1977.
- 87 total births
- 1949–1977 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
87 girls have been named Davelyn since 1949, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1977.
- 87
- total births
- 1949–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Davelyn was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
8 babies were named Davelyn in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Davelyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Davelyn's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Davelyn at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Davelyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–1977
- Peak year (1965)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Davelyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Davelyn's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Davelyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
26 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 40 births (46% of all-time use).
Davelyn by state
Where Davelyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 6 | 6.9% |
Hawaii share of Davelyn's total US births 6.9%
6 of 87 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Davelyn? ▼
87 babies have been named Davelyn since 1949. It was last recorded in 1977. The peak year was 1965 with 8 births.
When was Davelyn most popular? ▼
Davelyn was most popular in the 1970s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Davelyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Davelyn are Hawaii (6 births).
How long has the name Davelyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Davelyn since 1949 -- 29 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Davelyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include David, Davina, Davida, Dava, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Davelyn's data
- Hawaii records the most Davelyns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Davelyn
Nearby Names Like Davelyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Davelyn
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Davina Girl
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Davida Girl
#12226 4,026 births
Dava Girl
#13648 1,487 births
Davia Girl
#9650 1,203 births
Compare Davelyn side by side: Davelyn vs David Davelyn vs Davina Davelyn vs Davida
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1949–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Davelyn: Baby Name Since 1949 - 87 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/davelyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Davelyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.