Devon is a distinctive choice, ranked #2254 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Devon in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2254
US Rank #955
About the Name Devon
Devon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 857 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #329 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Devon 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 #955, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Devon
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Devon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Devon in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Devon has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 857 places in the last five years. Its peak was #329 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Devon is more popular in the US (#955) than in the UK (#2254). 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 Devon include: Devon Larratt — Devon Eberhard Larratt is a Canadian professional armwrestler, content creator, and a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces.; Devon Harris — Devon Harris, is a Jamaican retired bobsledder and military officer.; Devon Lee Carlson — Devon Lee Carlson is an American fashion influencer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of the phone case company Wildflower Cases..
Devon ranks #955 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
12
UK babies named Devon (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 857 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Devon
Likely around 1 other Devon in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Devon
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Devon Eberhard Larratt is a Canadian professional armwrestler, content creator, and a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Larratt is considered to be one of the greatest arm wrestlers of all time and as of the King Of The Table 7 event, the title holder of the best arm wrestler in North America.
Devon Harris, is a Jamaican retired bobsledder and military officer. He was one of the founding members of the Jamaica national bobsled team, which first competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.
William Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon was a 19th-century British aristocrat and politician, who sat in the Commons before entering the House of Lords after succeeding to the title of Earl of Devon in 1835.
Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon was an English nobleman during the rule of the Tudor dynasty. Born into a family with close royal connections, he was at various times considered a possible match for the two daughters of Henry VIII, both of whom became queens regnant of England.
Devon Lee Carlson is an American fashion influencer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of the phone case company Wildflower Cases. She is from Southern California.
Devon Island (Inuktitut: ᑕᓪᓗᕈᑎᑦ, Tallurutit) is an island in Canada and the largest uninhabited island (no permanent human residents) in the world. It is located in Baffin Bay, Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada.