24,806births recorded
7Countries
2Variants
1991Peak · British Columbia
#2006England & Wales 2025
Devon is a girl name family recorded 24,806 times in 7 countries since 1926. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2006 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1991, at 90.0 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 Devon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | English | 20,303 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3459 | 1991 | ▼ 37 % |
| Devon | English | 1,387 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2006 | 1999 | ▼ 43 % |
| Devon | English | 885 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1991 | – |
| Devon | English | 517 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1991 | – |
| Devon | English | 194 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1995 | – |
| Devon | English | 180 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2002 | – |
| Deven | English | 1,316 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1978 | – |
| Deven | English | 19 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1999 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Devon ↔ Deven — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Devon
How popular is the name Devon?
In 2025 it ranked #2006 in England & Wales. Official registers record 24,806 births across 7 countries.
What is Devon in other languages?
Deven (English).
When was Devon most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1991, at 90.0 births per 100,000.
Is Devon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Devon is a girl name.