Devlin

Devlin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Devlin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Devlin

Devlin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Devlin first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1149 in 2003, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 3,233 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Devlin in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#1149 in 2003
Peak year
2007
Babies named Devlin in 2024
13
Total since 1880
3,233

Devlin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1027 in 2001
Babies named Devlin in 2022
5
Total since 1996
223

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Devlin mean?

The meaning of Devlin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Devlin a boy or girl name?

Devlin is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Devlin?

Devlin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Devlin?

Devlin first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #1149 in 2003, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].