Devon
Boy name · #1028 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Devon? In official American birth records, Devon has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
Devon ranks #1028 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 216 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #554, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,333 boys born in 2025 was named Devon.
Babies named Devon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 111-year story
Devon first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1997, when 3,189 boys were named Devon — good for #119 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Devon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Devon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Devon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Devon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Devon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Devon is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Devon is most common in PA (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.2 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Devon is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Devon
Statistically, parents drawn to Devon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Davon, Javon, Trevon, Dillon, and Travon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Devon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 216 | #1028 |
| 2024 | 236 | #961 |
| 2023 | 258 | #901 |
| 2022 | 291 | #837 |
| 2021 | 322 | #774 |
| 2020 | 385 | #674 |
| 2019 | 342 | #714 |
| 2018 | 381 | #664 |
| 2017 | 421 | #619 |
| 2016 | 491 | #570 |
| 2015 | 518 | #554 |
| 2014 | 528 | #525 |
| 2013 | 644 | #447 |
| 2012 | 741 | #396 |
| 2011 | 855 | #350 |
| 2010 | 1,028 | #311 |
| 2009 | 1,236 | #277 |
| 2008 | 1,510 | #242 |
| 2007 | 1,862 | #210 |
| 2006 | 1,985 | #197 |
| 2005 | 2,097 | #191 |
| 2004 | 2,328 | #175 |
| 2003 | 2,527 | #160 |
| 2002 | 2,395 | #160 |
| 2001 | 2,722 | #147 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Devon?
In official American birth records, the name Devon first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 10 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Devon a popular boy name?
Devon ranked #1028 among boys in 2025 with 216 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #554.
When was the name Devon most popular?
Devon peaked in 1997, when 3,189 American boys received the name (ranked #119 that year). Since 1997 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Devon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,333 newborn American boys was named Devon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.