Devin Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Devin was often used for high kings in France, during the medieval period.

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A Deep Dive

Devin Overview

Meaning

Fawn, poet, divine

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish, English, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Irish surname “Ó Damháin,” meaning “fawn” or “poet,” and from the Old French “devin,” meaning “divine”​.

Religion

Hinduism, Sikhism

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛvɪn/

Popularity

Devin is a popular name in the United States, especially for boys, and also used in Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands. In 2023, it ranked #460 for boys.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Traditional, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Creative, compassionate,intelligent, humble

Name Day

May 5th
A Deep Dive

Devin Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Devan, Devyn, Devon, Deven, Devine, Devaney, Devaughn, Devion, Devonte, Devlin

Common Nicknames

Dev, Devvy, Devy, Devster, Vin, Vinny, Dee, D, D-Man, Devski

Diminutives

Devy, Devie, Devvy, Vinnie, Davy, Devito, Devlet, Devkin, Devino, Vinnyboy

Famous People

  • Devin Booker
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Devin Haney
    (American Boxer)
  • Devin Hester
    (American Football Player)
  • Devin Nunes
    (American Politician)
  • Devin Townsend
    (Canadian Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Devin Miles
    ("Hailey's On It!," TV Series)
  • Devin Weston
    ("Grand Theft Auto V," Video Game)
  • Devin Scillian
    ("Hancock," Film)
  • Devin
    ("Total Drama," TV Series)
  • Devin Sharma
    ("One of Us Is Lying," TV Series)

Places

  • Devin Town
    (Bulgaria)

What Is the Meaning of Devin?

Devin means “fawn” or “poet,” carrying a sense of gentle grace and artistic talent. It also means “divine,” highlighting a touch of elegance and a spiritual nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Devin?

The name Devin has its roots in Irish and English traditions. It also has Latin influences, blending diverse cultural and linguistic histories.

Devin Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Devin in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3892021#4232022#4602023
Top 3 Rankings#581995#591997#601996

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Devin

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023460
(-37 from 2022)
662
(-85 from 2022)
0.03615
2022423
(-34 from 2021)
747
(-82 from 2021)
0.03988
2021389
(-7 from 2020)
829
(+27 from 2020)
0.04425
2020382
(-22 from 2019)
802
(-112 from 2019)
0.04336
2019360
(-27 from 2018)
914
(-90 from 2018)
0.04756
2018333
(-2 from 2017)
1004
(-36 from 2017)
0.05165
2017331
(-31 from 2016)
1040
(-135 from 2016)
0.05255
2016300
(-40 from 2015)
1175
(-209 from 2015)
0.05801
2015260
(-8 from 2014)
1384
(-110 from 2014)
0.06770
2014252
(-42 from 2013)
1494
(-351 from 2013)
0.07291
2013210
(-37 from 2012)
1845
(-396 from 2012)
0.09131
2012173
(-15 from 2011)
2241
(-223 from 2011)
0.11044
2011158
(-18 from 2010)
2464
(-381 from 2010)
0.12129
2010140
(-14 from 2009)
2845
(-538 from 2009)
0.13848
2009126
(-17 from 2008)
3383
(-625 from 2008)
0.15951
2008109
(-9 from 2007)
4008
(-417 from 2007)
0.18382
2007100
No change from 2006
4425
(-25 from 2006)
0.19977
2006100
(-10 from 2005)
4450
(-265 from 2005)
0.20298
200590
(-9 from 2004)
4715
(-452 from 2004)
0.22164
200481
(-7 from 2003)
5167
(-479 from 2003)
0.24449
200374
No change from 2002
5646
(+206 from 2002)
0.26871
200274
(-3 from 2001)
5440
(-598 from 2001)
0.26323
200171
(-2 from 2000)
6038
(-114 from 2000)
0.29192
200069
(-1 from 1999)
6152
(+182 from 1999)
0.29459
199968
(-6 from 1998)
5970
(-248 from 1998)
0.29279
199862
(-3 from 1997)
6218
(+175 from 1997)
0.30666
199759
(+1 from 1996)
6043
(+41 from 1996)
0.30249
199660
(-2 from 1995)
6002
(-189 from 1995)
0.29954
199558
(+3 from 1994)
6191
(+127 from 1994)
0.30780
199461
(+10 from 1993)
6064
(+708 from 1993)
0.29750
199371
(+4 from 1992)
5356
(+384 from 1992)
0.25931
199275
(+8 from 1991)
4972
(+584 from 1991)
0.23686
199183
(+15 from 1990)
4388
(+522 from 1990)
0.20701
199098
(-2 from 1989)
3866
(+270 from 1989)
0.17964
198996
(+2 from 1988)
3596
(+295 from 1988)
0.17157
198898
(+1 from 1987)
3301
(+225 from 1987)
0.16486
198799
(+14 from 1986)
3076
(+630 from 1986)
0.15773
1986113
(+8 from 1985)
2446
(+115 from 1985)
0.12728
1985121
(+2 from 1984)
2331
(+156 from 1984)
0.12113
1984123
(+19 from 1983)
2175
(+282 from 1983)
0.11589
1983142
(+85 from 1982)
1893
(+859 from 1982)
0.10158
1982227
(+24 from 1981)
1034
(+162 from 1981)
0.05479
1981251
(-16 from 1980)
872
(-108 from 1980)
0.04682
1980235
(+1 from 1979)
980
(+41 from 1979)
0.05284
1979236
(+5 from 1978)
939
(+71 from 1978)
0.05242
1978241
(+11 from 1977)
868
(+63 from 1977)
0.05080
1977252
(+81 from 1976)
805
(+288 from 1976)
0.04709
1976333
(-14 from 1975)
517
(-44 from 1975)
0.03167
1975319
(-12 from 1974)
561
(-32 from 1974)
0.03458
1974307
(+31 from 1973)
593
(+91 from 1973)
0.03637
1973338
(+19 from 1972)
502
(+33 from 1972)
0.03111
1972357
(+7 from 1971)
469
(-25 from 1971)
0.02802
1971364
(-9 from 1970)
494
(-29 from 1970)
0.02717
1970355
(+24 from 1969)
523
(+92 from 1969)
0.02746
1969379
(+15 from 1968)
431
(+42 from 1968)
0.02356
1968394
(+18 from 1967)
389
(+46 from 1967)
0.02191
1967412
(+2 from 1966)
343
(+10 from 1966)
0.01928
1966414
(+20 from 1965)
333
(+16 from 1965)
0.01832
1965434
(+26 from 1964)
317
(+18 from 1964)
0.01673
1964460
(+102 from 1963)
299
(+102 from 1963)
0.01475
1963562
(+11 from 1962)
197
(+10 from 1962)
0.00954
1962573
(+112 from 1961)
187
(+62 from 1961)
0.00890
1961685
(+57 from 1960)
125
(+17 from 1960)
0.00580
1960742
(+134 from 1959)
108
(+32 from 1959)
0.00499
1959876
(+39 from 1958)
76
(+8 from 1958)
0.00351
1958915
(+29 from 1957)
68
(+4 from 1957)
0.00316
1957944
(+64 from 1956)
64
(+9 from 1956)
0.00292
19561008
(+211 from 1955)
55
(+17 from 1955)
0.00256
19551219
(+49 from 1954)
38
(+3 from 1954)
0.00182
19541268
(+568 from 1953)
35
(+17 from 1953)
0.00169
19531836
(-135 from 1952)
18
(-2 from 1952)
0.00090
19521701
(+74 from 1951)
20
(+2 from 1951)
0.00101
19511775
(+1246 from 1950)
18
(+11 from 1950)
0.00094
19503021
(-1200 from 1949)
7
(-10 from 1949)
0.00038
19491821
(+397 from 1948)
17
(+5 from 1948)
0.00094
19482218
(+1155 from 1947)
12
(+6 from 1947)
0.00067
19473373
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00032
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Devin

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3362021#3332022#3632023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3342021#4752022#5052023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3422021#4162022#4352023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4162021#3862022#4202023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3332021#4912022#5602023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3632021#4272022#3202023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4492021#3622022#4372023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4972021#4922022#5402023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3332021#5572022#5952023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2602021#2212022#3772023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5462021#4242022#5812023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3682021#4862022#5432023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4472021#8032022#4342023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3652021#3432022#3262023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2392021#3502022#7252023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5622021#7052022#5162023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4992021#7592022#5772023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3842021#4282022#4062023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2972021#3212022#3792023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6322020#4772022#5782023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2582021#2452022#2662023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7462021#6052022#6102023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6632021#6632022#5242023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4602020#4462021#3082022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4622021#3992022#3692023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4472020#6252021#6372022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5102021#3292022#4362023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6262020#6382021#5532022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5442020#5162021#4512023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4642021#5902022#4772023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2682021#4912022#4822023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5072018#5092020#4692021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5032021#3972022#5942023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3392021#2152022#2922023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4592020#2082021#5232023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3922020#2072022#3032023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3112018#4522019#4502020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2682016#3132018#3472020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3602018#4112019#3532020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2052010#1312011#2452013

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2032012#2982014#2042015

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1732014#1732015#2292019

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1122012#2122013#1922018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#852012#1592015#1602021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1212012#2562015#2422020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1882012#1922013#1952014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1832012#1732013#2592019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1312009#1662011#1902012

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1272009#1342010#1082013

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1102008#1602010#1642017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1562006#812007#1202010

Popularity Rankings for Devin in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#912007#912008#602010

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2072020#3142021#3692022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2352004#4032012#3152014

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2572021#5092022#5162023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2832006#3742008#3392016

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3662022#2892023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5462021#4612022#2972023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3712021#3302022#4142023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3482005#4192006#3742008

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4262010#4422016#4352023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8871998#7942000#8692002

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#8212018#9782019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Devin a Name for Boys or Girls?

Devin is a unisex name, making it a great choice for both boys and girls. However, it tends to lean more on the masculine side.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Devin

Devin in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Devin Booker (Basketball Player, 1996): A professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, celebrated for his scoring ability.
  • Devin Haney (Boxer, 1998): A professional boxer who has held the WBC lightweight title.
  • Devin Hester (Football Player, 1982): A former NFL player renowned for his skills as a return specialist.
  • Devin Nunes (Politician, 1973): A U.S. Representative known for his work on the House Intelligence Committee.
  • Devin Townsend (Musician, 1972): A Canadian musician and record producer famous for his work in metal music.
  • Devin Miles ("Hailey's On It!," 2023 TV Series): A character who navigates time travel and adventures in a serialized Disney show.
  • Devin Weston ("Grand Theft Auto V," 2013 Video Game): A billionaire mogul involved in numerous criminal activities.
  • Devin Scillian ("Hancock," 2008 Film): Features in the song "Feelin' You" by Devin Edwards in the movie's soundtrack.
  • Devin ("Total Drama," 2007 TV Series): A contestant on the animated reality series, known for his romantic entanglements and comedic moments.
  • Devin Sharma ("One of Us Is Lying," 2021 TV Series): A high school student caught up in a murder mystery.
  • Devin Town (Bulgaria): A small town in the Rhodope Mountains, famous for its mineral water springs and spa resorts .

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