Devyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Devyn is an Irish name derived from 'Daimhin', meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'. It has evolved from traditional forms like Daimhin and Devin into a modern variant. The name is associated with creativity and has gained popularity in recent decades as a unisex option. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Devyn is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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, Devyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Devyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9847th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1109th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 734th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1845th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7287th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1252nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 901st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1117th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Devyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Devyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛvɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Devyn is derived from the Irish name 'Daimhin', which means 'poet' or 'fawn'. It has connections to various Irish surnames and is often considered a modern variant of the name Devin.
Meaning
poet, fawn
Language Evolution
Daimhin, Devin, Devyn
Historical Usage
Devyn gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of adopting traditional names with modern spellings.
Variants & Derivatives
Devin, Devon, Deven
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Devyn is seen as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Devyn L. Smith - American singer, Devyn S. Hodge - American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Devyn"
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 "Devyn"
"Devyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9847th of 10718 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1109th of 16616 | 1,385 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 734th of 24088 | 4,348 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1845th of 23106 | 1,006 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7287th of 19264 | 91 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1252nd of 27321 | 2,029 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 901st of 35406 | 4,410 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1117th of 30306 | 2,717 |
Regional Popularity of "Devyn" by Generation for Male 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) |
26.40% 973rd/3685 |
27.91% 1249th/4475 |
21.62% 1123rd/5194 |
15.62% 987th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.34% 657th/4582 |
15.59% 805th/5164 |
11.29% 826th/7313 |
9.70% 724th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.86% 2066th/3984 |
48.58% 2180th/4487 |
26.82% 1830th/6822 |
26.16% 1642nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Devyn" 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) |
29.82% 1099th/3685 |
26.73% 1196th/4475 |
25.30% 1314th/5194 |
18.00% 1137th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.27% 929th/4582 |
15.36% 793rd/5164 |
14.13% 1033rd/7313 |
11.44% 854th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.26% 1046th/3984 |
25.25% 1133rd/4487 |
16.80% 1146th/6822 |
17.40% 1092nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Devyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Devyn" 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.