Devyn
Boy name · #2814 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Devyn? In official American birth records, Devyn has been tracked continuously since 1980, giving it 45 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 45 baby boys were named Devyn, placing it at #2814 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1514, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,000 boys born in 2025 was named Devyn.
Babies named Devyn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 45-year story
Devyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1980, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 333 boys were named Devyn — good for #585 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 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 "very 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
State-level data for Devyn is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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 Deven, Dallin, Austyn, Daylon, and Darion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Devyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2798 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2637 |
| 2023 | 53 | #2510 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2269 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2277 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2046 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2228 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1733 |
| 2017 | 81 | #1829 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1585 |
| 2015 | 109 | #1514 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1276 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1326 |
| 2012 | 173 | #1081 |
| 2011 | 176 | #1066 |
| 2010 | 218 | #925 |
| 2009 | 244 | #864 |
| 2008 | 255 | #846 |
| 2007 | 250 | #846 |
| 2006 | 282 | #749 |
| 2005 | 274 | #737 |
| 2004 | 310 | #656 |
| 2003 | 325 | #631 |
| 2002 | 281 | #664 |
| 2001 | 326 | #602 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Devyn?
In official American birth records, the name Devyn first appeared in 1980 (over 45 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 45 years.
Is Devyn a popular boy name?
Devyn ranked #2814 among boys in 2025 with 45 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1514.
When was the name Devyn most popular?
Devyn peaked in 1999, when 333 American boys received the name (ranked #585 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Devyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,000 newborn American boys was named Devyn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.