Devlin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Devlin originates from the Irish Gaelic surname 'O'Diabhaláin', meaning 'descendant of Diabhalán'. It has evolved through various historical forms and conveys meanings related to misfortune. While it has no biblical relevance, it gained popularity primarily in the 19th and 20th centuries among Irish communities. Today, it is viewed as a distinctive and modern name, with notable individuals bearing the name across various fields.
The name Devlin is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Devlin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Devlin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4452nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1922nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1738th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1396th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3164th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12462nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16504th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15602nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Devlin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Devlin"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛv.lɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Devlin is derived from the Gaelic surname 'O'Diabhaláin', which means 'descendant of Diabhalán'. The root 'Diabhal' means 'devil' or 'demon' in Irish.
Meaning
unlucky, misfortunate
Language Evolution
O'Diabhaláin, Diabhalán, Devlin
Historical Usage
The name Devlin gained popularity in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora in the 19th and 20th centuries due to migration and the spread of Irish surnames.
Variants & Derivatives
Dev, Devin
Modern Popularity & Image
Devlin is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and individuality. It has gained some popularity in recent years as a first name.
Famous People
Devlin (musician), Devlin D. K. (author), Devlin McGowan (footballer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Devlin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Devlin"
"Devlin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4452nd of 7552 | 50 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1922nd of 10718 | 364 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1738th of 16616 | 688 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1396th of 24088 | 1,689 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3164th of 23106 | 442 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12462nd of 27321 | 62 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16504th of 35406 | 63 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15602nd of 30306 | 50 |
Regional Popularity of "Devlin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
48.64% 1967th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
32.65% 1461st/4475 |
45.98% 2388th/5194 |
35.62% 2250th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.34% 1436th/4582 |
26.55% 1371st/5164 |
24.20% 1770th/7313 |
18.79% 1402nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
67.57% 2692nd/3984 |
61.62% 2765th/4487 |
57.64% 3932nd/6822 |
52.15% 3273rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Devlin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Devlin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Devlin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.