Devin
Devin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Poet, bard, or divine.
Origin and history
Devin is a given name of Irish Celtic origin, derived from the surname Ó Deabháin, meaning 'bard' or 'poet', or alternatively from an Old French root meaning 'divine'. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a versatile, gender-neutral name. Today, it remains a familiar choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
156,250 babies in the United States have been named Devin since 1880. It ranks #220 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #438.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
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 | 35 |
| 1950-1960 | 399 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,728 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,271 |
| 1980-1990 | 21,704 |
| 1990-2000 | 55,072 |
| 2000-2010 | 49,430 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,419 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,192 |
Famous people named Devin
- Devin Booker: Basketball player, Athlete
- Devin Hester: Football player, Athlete
- Devin McCourty: Football player, Sports analyst
Nicknames
Dev
Fun facts
- While primarily traced to an Irish surname meaning poet or bard, Devin also shares connections with an Old French term meaning divine.
- Devin reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1990s, becoming a mainstay modern classic.