Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Devlan

Name: Popularity of the name Devlan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Devlan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#9,948 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2012

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#9948

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Devlan

Devlan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 6 Devlans were born — ranking #9,948 that year. As of 2026, Devlan ranks #10,768 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Devlans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Devlan most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

BA
71%
United States
9%
South Africa
7%
Canada
7%
Malaysia
6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Devlan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Devlan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Devlan

What does the name Devlan mean?

Devlan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Devlan in 2026?

In 2026, Devlan ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Devlan most popular?

Devlan reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #9,948 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Devlan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Devlan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Devlan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devlan include Jaya, Uria, Brannigan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devlan

Devlan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Devlan's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #9,948. Use the chart and map above to compare Devlan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.