Devyn
Girl name · #1297 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Devyn? In official American birth records, Devyn has been tracked continuously since 1974, giving it 51 years of documented American history.
Devyn ranks #1297 among American girls' names as of 2025, with 172 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1016, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,465 girls born in 2025 was named Devyn.
The 51-year story
Devyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1974, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2000, when 335 girls were named Devyn — good for #699 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.
Babies named Devyn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Devyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Devyn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Devyn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Devyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Devyn is most common
Geography matters for names, and Devyn is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Devyn is most common in TX (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Devyn is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Devyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Devyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ravyn, Lauryn, Carson, Ashtyn, and Ryann.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Devyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 172 | #1295 |
| 2024 | 210 | #1149 |
| 2023 | 222 | #1107 |
| 2022 | 219 | #1120 |
| 2021 | 221 | #1116 |
| 2020 | 207 | #1145 |
| 2019 | 206 | #1161 |
| 2018 | 203 | #1181 |
| 2017 | 232 | #1091 |
| 2016 | 224 | #1132 |
| 2015 | 263 | #1016 |
| 2014 | 255 | #1023 |
| 2013 | 258 | #974 |
| 2012 | 254 | #994 |
| 2011 | 241 | #1033 |
| 2010 | 254 | #991 |
| 2009 | 273 | #973 |
| 2008 | 243 | #1076 |
| 2007 | 288 | #937 |
| 2006 | 244 | #1050 |
| 2005 | 290 | #874 |
| 2004 | 269 | #900 |
| 2003 | 283 | #853 |
| 2002 | 245 | #909 |
| 2001 | 306 | #772 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Devyn?
In official American birth records, the name Devyn first appeared in 1974 (over 51 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 51 years.
Is Devyn a popular girl name?
Devyn ranked #1297 among girls in 2025 with 172 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1016.
When was the name Devyn most popular?
Devyn peaked in 2000, when 335 American girls received the name (ranked #699 that year). Since 2000 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Devyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,465 newborn American girls was named Devyn. 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.