How Many People Are Named Devin?

Complete statistics for the name Devin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Devin
Very Rare
Irish

Devin means 'gift of God' in Irish, making it both meaningful and uncommon. That's just 1 in 1,966 Americans who share this name, totaling around 167,827 people today. With most under 30, it's clear Devin is a name for the younger generation.

~1,288
Living in US
1 in 257,336
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift of God
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous, always striving to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

169,430
Worldwide Bearers
#15,374
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
167,827
🇳🇱 Netherlands
210
🇹🇭 Thailand
201
🇳🇵 Nepal
185
🇲🇾 Malaysia
79
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
76
🇰🇪 Kenya
64
🇳🇿 New Zealand
61
🇩🇪 Germany
57
🇧🇷 Brazil
54

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
150,706 (90%)
♀ Female
17,121 (10%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
93,994
Would be under 30 (54%)
77,404
Would be 30–60 (45%)
1,758
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 173,156 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
73
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Devin Through the Generations

Devin peaked in popularity in 1995 with 6,937 births, but its decline since then has made it a name for those born later. Today, 93,994 people named Devin are under 30, while 77,404 are between 30 and 60, and only 1,758 are over 60. This shows how Devin is a modern name, favored by parents in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 18,332
Texas 12,580
New York 9,554
Florida 8,730
Ohio 7,374
Michigan 7,109
Illinois 6,848
Pennsylvania 6,464
Georgia 5,227
Louisiana 5,014

✨ Similar Names to Devin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Devin's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Devin

How Many People Have the Name Devin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,288 people in the United States currently share the name Devin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 257,336 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Devin a Common or Rare Name?

Devin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Devin Mean?

Devin means "gift of God" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Devin in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.

When Was Devin Most Popular?

The name Devin reached peak popularity in 1995, with 6,937 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Devin?

Approximately 1,288 people named Devin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,288. That works out to roughly 1 in 257,336 Americans.

Is Devin a rare name?

Devin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 257,336 Americans has this name.

What does the name Devin mean?

Devin means "gift of God" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Devin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Devin are male and 10% are female.

When was Devin most popular?

Devin peaked in 1995 with 6,937 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,288
All-Time Births1,288
1 in X1 in 257,336
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1995
World Rank#15,374
Male %90%
Female %10%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.