Devyn
Devyn is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Poet, bard, or fawn; also associated with the Irish surname Ó Damháin.
Origin and history
Devyn is a modern spelling variant of the name Devin, which traces back to Irish Gaelic roots. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States. It offers a contemporary, stylish twist on a traditional Gaelic surname.
Popularity in the United States
6,793 babies in the United States have been named Devyn since 1880. It ranks #1463 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1586.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,102 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,876 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,279 |
| 2020-2029 | 341 |
Fun facts
- Replacing the letter 'i' with 'y' became a popular U.S. naming trend in the late 1980s and 1990s.
- The root surname Ó Damháin is traditionally linked to words meaning fawn or ox in Old Irish.