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How Many People Are Named Devon?
Estimated people named Devon living in the U.S. today
88,682
Gender distribution
78% male · 22% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 92,706
- Peak year: 1995 (4,000 births)
- Estimated living today: 88,682
Devon by age group — who carries the name today?
Devon popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Devon
Devon has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 92,706 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 88,682 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,854 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Devons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Devon in the US?
An estimated 88,682 people named Devon are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Devon rare — about 1 in 3,854 Americans.
Is Devon a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Devon is 78% male and 22% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Devon most popular?
Devon peaked in 1995, when 4,000 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Devon?
Devon ranks #594 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).