Total births
23
Boys' name · since 1996
Devlen
Devlen has 23 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 23
- total births
- 1996–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Devlen sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 23 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Devlen has been recorded 23 times among boys since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2011.
- 23 total births
- 1996–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 boys have been named Devlen since 1996, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 23
- total births
- 1996–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Devlen was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
6 babies were named Devlen in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Devlen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devlen splits its recorded history at 2006: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devlen at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Devlen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2011
- Peak year (1996)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Devlen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Devlen's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Devlen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 11 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devlen? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 23 babies named Devlen. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 6 births.
When was Devlen most popular? ▼
Devlen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Devlen been used? ▼
Records for Devlen go back to 1996, giving 16 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Devlen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Devin, Devon, Devan, Devonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Devlen's data
- Devlen's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2010s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Devlen
Nearby Names Like Devlen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devlen
Devin Boy
#516 156,250 births
Devon Boy
#962 72,673 births
Devan Boy
#2532 13,639 births
Devonte Boy
#1680 11,773 births
Deven Boy
#2608 10,670 births
Compare Devlen side by side: Devlen vs Devin Devlen vs Devon Devlen vs Devan
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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, 1996–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Devlen: Baby Name Since 1996 - 23 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devlen. 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 Devlen 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.