Devin Shirey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Devin Shirey — Latin
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Devin Shirey is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Devin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Devin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. One origin for Devin is from the surname Devin, which is an anglicization of the Irish patronymic Ó Damháin. The Irish patronymic is in reference to the given name 'damán allaid' meaning "fawn", or "poet". A separate and unrelated root for Devin is from a nickname, based on Old French devin, "divine" (Latin dīvīnus). As a masculine given name, Devin became somewhat popular in the United States during the 1980s to 2000s, peaking at rank 59 in 1997. During this time, Devin also began to see some use as a feminine given name. The surname Shirey: Bill Shirey (born 1932), American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American electric-acoustic composer, performer, and story-teller Devin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Devin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Devin

Latin

Devin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. One origin for Devin is from the surname Devin, which is an anglicization of the Irish patronymic Ó Damháin. The Irish patronymic is in reference to the given name 'damán allaid' meaning "fawn", or "poet". A separate and unrelated root for Devin is from a nickname, based on Old French devin, "divine" (Latin dīvīnus). As a masculine given name, Devin became somewhat popular in the United States during the 1980s to 2000s, peaking at rank 59 in 1997. During this time, Devin also began to see some use as a feminine given name.

Surname: Shirey

English

Bill Shirey (born 1932), American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American electric-acoustic composer, performer, and story-teller

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Devin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Devin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Devin Shirey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Devin Shirey:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Devin?
The first name Devin originates from Latin. Devin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. One origin for Devin is from the surname Devin, which is an anglicization of the Irish patronymic Ó Damháin. The Irish patronymic is in reference to the given name 'damán allaid' meaning "fawn", or "poet". A separate and unrelated root for Devin is from a nickname, based on Old French devin, "divine" (Latin dīvīnus). As a masculine given name, Devin became somewhat popular in the United States during the 1980s to 2000s, peaking at rank 59 in 1997. During this time, Devin also began to see some use as a feminine given name.
When was Devin most popular?
The name Devin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shirey?
The surname Shirey originates from English. Bill Shirey (born 1932), American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American electric-acoustic composer, performer, and story-teller
What are the origins of the name Devin Shirey?
The name Devin Shirey combines two different traditions: the first name Devin has Latin roots, while the surname Shirey originates from English.
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