Devlin
- Pronunciation
- [Dev-lin]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Fierce
- Origin
- Gaelic
Devlin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,233 baby boys have been named Devlin. The name peaked in 2007 with 140 US births that year (rank #1256). In 2024, ranked #6526 nationally — 5,270 places below its 2007 peak.
Top States for Devlin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Devlin births are: California (248), Texas (132), New York (127).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Devlin
If you like Devlin's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Devlin's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Devlin
Variant Forms
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Compare Devlin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Devlin against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).