Devlyn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Devlyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 341 babies have been named Devlyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Devlyn is past its peak , currently ranked #26,998 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,998
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Devlyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #35181.
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About the Name Devlyn
Devlyn is a boy name .
Is Devlyn a boy or girl name? Devlyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,998 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,181. Devlyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Devlyn is currently ranked #26,998 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Devlyn 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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