Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Devin is of Irish origin, meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'. It evolved from the surname Dobhail and has been used in various forms over time. The name is seen as modern and creative, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is associated with notable individuals.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛvɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Devin is derived from the Irish surname 'Dobhail', which is thought to mean 'poet' or 'fawn'. It has also been linked to the Gaelic word 'dobhail', meaning 'unlucky'.
Meaning
poet, fawn
Language Evolution
Dobhail, Devin, Devan
Historical Usage
The name Devin gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.
Variants & Derivatives
Devan, Devon, Dev, Devinny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Devin is perceived as a modern and trendy name for boys and girls, often associated with creativity and artistic traits.
Famous People
Devin Booker, Devin Hester, Devin Townsend
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 6,937 peak births in 1995
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 876th of 7552 | 1,349 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 330th of 10718 | 9,064 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 92nd of 16616 | 57,563 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 89th of 24088 | 75,211 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 322nd of 23106 | 12,498 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5694th of 12526 | 86 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1207th of 19264 | 1,522 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 410th of 27321 | 9,578 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 805th of 35406 | 5,151 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2047th of 30306 | 1,134 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
29.55% 658th/2227 |
35.97% 874th/2430 |
45.50% 1298th/2853 |
20.58% 571st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.77% 287th/2937 |
9.65% 336th/3483 |
11.03% 388th/3518 |
6.55% 265th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.47% 91st/3685 |
2.19% 98th/4475 |
1.60% 83rd/5194 |
1.73% 109th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.64% 75th/4582 |
1.72% 89th/5164 |
1.13% 83rd/7313 |
1.55% 116th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.81% 351st/3984 |
6.86% 308th/4487 |
4.79% 327th/6822 |
5.19% 326th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
78.05% 2166th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.17% 1033rd/2937 |
35.75% 1245th/3483 |
26.38% 928th/3518 |
29.48% 1192nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.45% 385th/3685 |
9.12% 408th/4475 |
7.03% 365th/5194 |
8.22% 519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.94% 776th/4582 |
11.97% 618th/5164 |
11.64% 851st/7313 |
12.54% 936th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
55.37% 2206th/3984 |
37.98% 1704th/4487 |
37.91% 2586th/6822 |
29.48% 1850th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 876th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 330th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 92nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 89th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 322nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5694th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1207th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 410th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 805th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2047th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.