Devn
Of Celtic origin, a variant spelling of the name Devon.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Devn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devn today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devn births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devn. 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 Devn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,818
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Devn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Devn 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 Devn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Devn
The name Devn is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional name Devon, which has its origins in the Old English language. It is believed to have derived from the Celtic word "defn," meaning "deep valley" or "river valley." This makes sense, as Devon is a county in southwestern England known for its picturesque valleys and rivers.
The earliest recorded use of the name Devon can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historic document, the name appears as "Defenascire," referring to the county of Devon itself.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Devon or its variations. One of the earliest was Devon the Antiquary, a 12th-century English historian and chronicler who wrote extensively about the history of Devon and its residents.
Another prominent figure was Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552-1618), an English writer, poet, soldier, and explorer who was born in Devon. He was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I and played a significant role in the English colonization of North America.
In the realm of literature, Devon Monk (born 1977) is a contemporary American author known for her urban fantasy and science fiction novels, including the "Allie Beckstrom" and "Age of Steam" series.
Moving to the world of sports, Devon White (born 1962) is a former professional baseball player who spent the majority of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, winning two World Series championships with the team in 1992 and 1993.
Lastly, Devon Aoki (born 1982) is a British-American model and actress who has appeared in films such as "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "Sin City." She is also known for her work in the fashion industry, having modeled for various high-profile brands.
While the name Devn is a more modern variation, it carries the same rich history and cultural significance as its traditional counterpart, Devon. Its origins in the Old English language and connection to the beautiful county of Devon make it a name with a strong sense of place and natural beauty.
People
Devn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Devn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Devn a common name?
We classify Devn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devn most popular?
The single biggest year for Devn was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devn is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Devn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devn 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.
Is Devn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Devn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Devn?
See how many people have the name Devn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.