Devon
UnisexDevon has been given to 92,976 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1995.
Meaning & origin /ˈdɛv.ən/
From Old English Defenas, which meant both "Devonians" and "Devon," exemplifying the common Anglo-Saxon practice of naming a place after the people who inhabit it.
Origin: place names
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
92,976
Peak year
1995 (4,001 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1914
10-year trend
▼ -56%
Gender split
22% girls / 78% boys
Rank through the decades
Devon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | — | #450 |
| 2000 | #658 | #133 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Devon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Devon
Devon Aoki
American actress and fashion model
Devon Sawa
Canadian actor
Devon Bostick
Canadian actor
Devon Murray
Irish actor
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Devon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Devon?
Devon has been given to 92,976 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Devon peak?
Devon peaked in 1995, when 4,001 babies were given the name.
Is Devon a girl or boy name?
Devon is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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