Devon
Peaked at #117 nationally in 1994, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Devon has been recorded 22% of the time for girls and 78% of the time for boys.
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Devon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#233
in 1991
Current rank
#3699
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1926–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1926, Devon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1991, ranking #233 nationally with 1,205 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2276 (2014) to #3699 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Devon ranks #3699 nationally for girls, with 41 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,699 | 41 |
| 2023 | #3,336 | 48 |
| 2022 | #3,231 | 50 |
| 2021 | #3,124 | 52 |
| 2020 | #3,102 | 51 |
| 2019 | #3,054 | 53 |
| 2018 | #2,848 | 59 |
| 2017 | #2,578 | 68 |
Devon — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#117
in 1994
Current rank
#955
in 2024
Years tracked
111
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Devon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1994, ranking #117 nationally with 3,034 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #527 (2014) to #955 (2024) — a 45% drop.
As of 2024, Devon ranks #955 nationally for boys, with 236 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #955 | 236 |
| 2023 | #907 | 256 |
| 2022 | #839 | 290 |
| 2021 | #776 | 321 |
| 2020 | #674 | 384 |
| 2019 | #715 | 342 |
| 2018 | #664 | 381 |
| 2017 | #619 | 421 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Devon most popular?
Devon was most popular in 1994, when it ranked #117 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Devon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Devon?
At least 92,706 babies have been recorded with the name Devon in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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