How old is someone named Devon?
The average Devon is 30 years old.
Half of all living Devons are between 23 and 36.
When was Devon popular?
Devon was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1995, and dropped away. That's why most Devons are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 86 | 0 |
| 1920s | 262 | 0 |
| 1930s | 356 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 439 | 210 |
| 1950s | 876 | 630 |
| 1960s | 1,798 | 1,500 |
| 1970s | 5,647 | 5,200 |
| 1980s | 14,452 | 14,000 |
| 1990s | 36,230 | 35,000 |
| 2000s | 24,094 | 24,000 |
| 2010s | 6,742 | 6,700 |
| 2020s | 1,994 | 2,000 |
How many Devons are still alive?
About 89,000 Devons are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 93,000 babies named Devon since 1914.
Nearly every Devon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Devon?
About two in five living Devons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 8%
- Millennial 42%
- Gen Z 42%
- Gen Alpha 7%
Is Devon an old name?
Somewhat. Devon is older than 52 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Devon will be 55 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Devon a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 78% of living Devons are men, and 22% are women.
The women average 36 and the men 29.
Names the same age as Devon
NAME TWIN
Devon's name twin is Trevor. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Trevor's age curve is the closest match to Devon's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Devon
How old is the average Devon?
The average Devon in the US is 30 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Devon?
About 89,000 Devons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 93,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Devon most popular?
In 1995, when about 4,000 baby boys were named Devon.
Is Devon a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 42% of living Devons, but the name spans several generations.
Is Devon a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 78% of living Devons are men, and 22% are women. The women average 36 and the men 29.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this