Dev
boy name#1425 in 2025Dev entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #1232 in 2009, ranks #1425 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1969–2025
#1425
rank today
#1232
peak (2009)
126
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4404 |
| 1970s | #4047 |
| 1980s | #4411 |
| 1990s | #4029 |
| 2000s | #1539 |
| 2010s | #1428 |
| 2020s | #1531 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dev has been most popular in CA, TX, NJ.
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Dev are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dev alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dev in 2025?
- Dev ranks #1425 among US boy names in 2025, with 126 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dev most popular?
- Dev peaked in 2009, reaching #1232 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dev with classmates?
- Dev will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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