Devon
boy name#1028 in 2025Devon entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #117 in 1994, ranks #1028 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1028
rank today
#117
peak (1994)
216
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2093 |
| 1920s | #1504 |
| 1930s | #1154 |
| 1940s | #1236 |
| 1950s | #1089 |
| 1960s | #746 |
| 1970s | #467 |
| 1980s | #277 |
| 1990s | #126 |
| 2000s | #189 |
| 2010s | #515 |
| 2020s | #863 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Devon has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 69,500 people named Devon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Devon alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Devon in 2025?
- Devon ranks #1028 among US boy names in 2025, with 216 babies given the name.
- When was the name Devon most popular?
- Devon peaked in 1994, reaching #117 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Devon with classmates?
- Devon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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