Devin is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Devin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
US Rank #515
About the Name Devin
Devin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 399 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #794 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Devin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #515, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Devin
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Devin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Devin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Devin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 399 places in the last five years. Its peak was #794 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Devin is more popular in the US (#515) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Devin include: Devin Remiker — Devin Remiker is an American Democratic politician from Wisconsin.; Devin Kawaoka — Devin Kawaoka is an American actor who appeared in Jeremy O.; Devin Goda — Devin Goda is an American model and former professional American football player..
Devin ranks #515 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Devin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 399 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Devin
Likely around 1 other Devin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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