Devlin
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · Irish
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,149 in 2003
13 babies were named Devlin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,305 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Devlin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Devlin, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Devlin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDevlin first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #1,149. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDevlin was 6.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,268 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendDevlin has slipped 2,305 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Devlin
Devlin is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Devlin for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 66 of those 69 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #1,149 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,304,348 boys |
| 1960s | 6.7 | 148,588 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 60,790 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 61,690 boys |
| 1990s | 35 | 28,877 boys |
| 2000s | 59 | 17,053 boys |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,331 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 87,209 boys |
Other spellings of Devlin
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Devlin
What is the origin of the name Devlin?
Devlin has Celtic Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Devlin a boy or girl name?
Devlin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Devlin?
Devlin ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#1,149).