Total births
341
Unisex name · since 1977
Devlyn
Devlyn has 341 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 341
- total births
- 1977–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
341 boys have been named Devlyn since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Devlyn recorded 341 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2023.
- 341 total births
- 1977–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
341 boys have been named Devlyn since 1977, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 341
- total births
- 1977–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Devlyn was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
21 babies were named Devlyn in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Devlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Devlyn's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Devlyn at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Devlyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2023
- Peak year (2004)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Devlyn popularity over time - girls
268 total births recorded since 1969 (Devlyn as girls' name)
Devlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Devlyn's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Devlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
69 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s
2010s
76 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 166 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devlyn? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 341 babies named Devlyn. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 21 births.
When was Devlyn most popular? ▼
Devlyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Is Devlyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Devlyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 341 births, and as a girl's name it has 268 births.
How long has the name Devlyn been used? ▼
Records for Devlyn go back to 1977, giving 47 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Devlyn? ▼
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 Devlyn's data
- Devlyn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Devlyn
Nearby Names Like Devlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devlyn
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 Devlyn side by side: Devlyn vs Devin Devlyn vs Devon Devlyn 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, 1977–2023 (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. "Devlyn: Baby Name Since 1977 - 341 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devlyn. 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 Devlyn 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.