Total births
3,247
Unisex name · since 1957
Devlin
Devlin has 3,247 recorded births since 1957 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6542
- among boys today
- 3,247
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Devlin is the #6542 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,247 recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Devlin has been recorded 3,247 times among boys since 1957, currently ranked #6542 nationally and more common than 54% of boys, 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 1957 to 2025.
- #6542 among boys today
- 3,247 born since 1957
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Devlin is currently the #6542 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 3,247 born since 1957, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6542
- among boys today
- 3,247
- born since 1957
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Devlin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6542
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Devlin was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
140 babies were named Devlin in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Devlin compares
3,247 Top 16% higher than 84% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Devlin's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Devlin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,247 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 140 | 23 | 22,252 |
Devlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Devlin's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 140, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Devlin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#6,542
Active since
1957
Devlin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 140
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Devlin popularity over time - girls
195 total births recorded since 1970 (Devlin as girls' name)
Devlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Devlin's strongest decade.
1,172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Devlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 125
1960s
125 births
- 1970s 271
1970s
271 births
- 1980s 300
1980s
300 births
- 1990s
1990s
670 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,172 births
- 2010s
2010s
585 births
- 2020s 119
2020s
119 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,172 births (36% of all-time use).
How Devlin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Devlin's total volume
Devlin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Devlin by state
Where Devlin concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 248 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 132 | 4.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 127 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 102 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 68 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 58 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 51 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 44 | 1.4% |
California share of Devlin's total US births 7.6%
Even split
248 of 3,247 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Devlin appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devlin? ▼
3,247 babies have been named Devlin since 1957. It currently ranks #6542 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 140 births.
When was Devlin most popular? ▼
Devlin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,172 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Devlin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devlin are California (248 births), Texas (132 births), New York (127 births).
Is Devlin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Devlin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,247 births, and as a girl's name it has 195 births.
How long has the name Devlin been used? ▼
Records for Devlin go back to 1957, giving 69 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Devlin? ▼
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 Devlin's data
- Devlin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,172 total births); usage has since declined to 119 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Devlins (248 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Devlin
Nearby Names Like Devlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devlin
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 Devlin side by side: Devlin vs Devin Devlin vs Devon Devlin vs Devan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Devlin
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1957–2025 (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. "Devlin: #6542 Unisex Name - 3,247 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devlin. 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 Devlin 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 June 2026.