4,142births recorded
6Countries
2Variants
2011Peak · Scotland
#6446United States 2025
Devlin is a boy name family recorded 4,142 times in 6 countries since 1957. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6446 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2011, at 22.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Devlin
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devlin | English | 3,442 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6446 | 2007 | ▼ 78 % |
| Devlin | English | 199 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2012 | – |
| Devlin | English | 81 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2005 | – |
| Devlin | English | 64 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2011 | – |
| Devlin | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2010 | – |
| Devlin | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2005 | – |
| Devlyn | English | 341 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2004 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Devlin ↔ Devlyn — spelling variant
Questions about Devlin
How popular is the name Devlin?
In 2025 it ranked #6446 in the United States. Official registers record 4,142 births across 6 countries.
What is Devlin in other languages?
Devlyn (English).
When was Devlin most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2011, at 22.0 births per 100,000.
Is Devlin a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Devlin is a boy name.