Devin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Poet; Defender
Background: The name Devin originates from the Irish name 'Damhnait,' which means 'poet' or 'fawn.' It is also derived from the Gaelic word 'dobhail,' meaning 'lucky' or 'poet.' The Latin root 'divinus' means 'divine,' further contributing to the multifaceted meanings associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#220
Total births
173,156
Most popular decade
1990s
(188,544 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-263 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1947
Gender usage
89.9% male
10.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,372
- Peak year
- 1998
- Peak year births
- 6,218
- Peak rank
- #62
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 593
- Recent rank
- #515
Female
- First year
- 1952
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,563
- Peak year
- 1991
- Peak year births
- 1,162
- Peak rank
- #238
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 96
- Recent rank
- #2,026
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).