Devin
Devin is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Poet, divine, or little dark one.
Origin and history
Devin is derived from an Irish surname, traditionally linked to the Gaelic name Ó Deabháin, meaning son of Deabhán, or from Ó Dubhán, meaning little black one. Though historically more common for males, it gained popularity as a feminine name in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized unisex choice, though its usage for girls has moderated in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
17,556 babies in the United States have been named Devin since 1880. It ranks #1150 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1584.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 37 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,070 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,821 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,777 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,003 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,177 |
| 2020-2029 | 518 |
Famous people named Devin
- Devin Aoki: Model, Actress
Nicknames
Dev, Devvie, Devi
Fun facts
- Devin stems from Irish patronymic surnames that trace back to early Gaelic personal names.
- While historically masculine, Devin gained traction as a female name in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s.