Devlon
An invented name likely combining elements from the names "Devon" and "Lon".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Devlon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devlon today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devlon births was 1974 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devlon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Devlon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
1974
11 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2010 SSA rank
#7,731
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Devlon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devlon from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 31 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Devlon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devlon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Devlon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Devlon
The name Devlon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language, which was spoken by various tribes across Europe during the Iron Age period around 800 BC to 1 BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word *dēwo-, meaning "divine" or "sacred," and the suffix *-lon, which may have signified a place or location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Devlon can be traced back to a Celtic chieftain who lived in the region of modern-day France during the 1st century BC. This chieftain, known as Devlonrix, led his tribe in a rebellion against the Roman Empire's expansion into Gaul.
In the 5th century AD, a Welsh monk named Devlon ap Gwilym is mentioned in various monastic records as a renowned scholar and translator of ancient texts. He is believed to have played a significant role in preserving and disseminating Celtic literature and mythology during a time when much of it was at risk of being lost.
During the Middle Ages, a notable figure bearing the name Devlon was a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. This knight, Devlon de Beaumont, is said to have been awarded lands in Kent for his valor in battle.
In the 13th century, a Scottish poet and bard named Devlon MacCrimmon is said to have composed numerous works celebrating the exploits of various Highland clans. While few of his original works remain, his name is still revered among Scottish cultural enthusiasts for his contributions to the preservation of traditional Gaelic poetry and storytelling.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Devlon was an Irish chieftain who lived in the 16th century. Devlon O'Donnell was a prominent leader of the O'Donnell clan and played a pivotal role in the Nine Years' War, a major conflict between the Gaelic Irish and the English crown forces in Ireland.
While the name Devlon has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich history and connections to ancient Celtic culture and various historical figures make it a unique and intriguing name with deep roots.
People
Devlon + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Devlon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devlon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devlon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Devlon a common name?
We classify Devlon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devlon most popular?
The single biggest year for Devlon was 1974, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devlon is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Devlon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devlon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.