Will my child share the name Devlin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Devlin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Devlin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Devlin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Devlin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 894 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1027 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Devlin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Devlin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Devlin a popular baby name in the United States?

Devlin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3450

Devlin

Devlin is a distinctive choice, ranked #3450 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Devlin in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#3450

About the Name Devlin

Devlin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 894 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1027 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Devlin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.