Devlin
Pronunciation: [ d-EHVL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Devlin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 3,233 babies have been named Devlin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Devlin is past its peak , currently ranked #6,836 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,836
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Devlin is also used as a girl name, ranked #62183.
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About the Name Devlin
Devlin is a boy name .
Is Devlin a boy or girl name? Devlin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,836 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,183. Devlin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Devlin is currently ranked #6,836 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Devlin include Dev, Devl, Devly, Devlie, Dey, Deie, and Devkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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