Dev

Boy name

Dev has been given to 3,146 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 2009.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,146

Peak year

2009 (145 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

▲ +19%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dev — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Deeunisex

23,099 babies since 1880

Zevboy

5,153 babies since 1951

Delboy

4,970 babies since 1909

Dovboy

3,623 babies since 1949

Levboy

3,083 babies since 1971

Deagirl

1,842 babies since 1901

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dev.

Frankyboy

3,144 babies since 1925

Marekboy

3,141 babies since 1956

Heberboy

3,163 babies since 1881

Saidboy

3,166 babies since 1961

Chayseunisex

3,169 babies since 1982

Anishboy

3,109 babies since 1970

Kallenboy

3,103 babies since 1963

Kamalboy

3,101 babies since 1946

FAQ

How popular is the name Dev?

Dev has been given to 3,146 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dev peak?

Dev peaked in 2009, when 145 babies were given the name.

Is Dev a girl or boy name?

Dev is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dev are boys).

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