Total births
449
Girls' name · since 1915
Devera
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 449 babies named Devera, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 449
- total births
- 1915–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
449 girls have been named Devera since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Devera has 449 recorded births among girls since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1989.
- 449 total births
- 1915–1989 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
449 girls have been named Devera since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1989.
- 449
- total births
- 1915–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Devera was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
35 babies were named Devera in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Devera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devera splits its recorded history at 1951: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devera at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Devera popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1989
- Peak year (1966)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Devera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Devera's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Devera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s 42
1920s
42 births
- 1930s
1930s
52 births
- 1940s
1940s
60 births
- 1950s
1950s
123 births
- 1960s
1960s
123 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 123 births (27% of all-time use).
Devera by state
Where Devera concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Devera's total US births 1.1%
Even split
5 of 449 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devera? ▼
449 babies have been named Devera since 1915. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1966 with 35 births.
When was Devera most popular? ▼
Devera was most popular in the 1950s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Devera most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devera are California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Devera been used? ▼
Records for Devera go back to 1915, giving 75 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Devera? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Devon, Devin, Devyn, Devan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Devera's data
- Devera's decade-level peak was the 1950s (123 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deveras (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Devera
Nearby Names Like Devera
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devera
Devon Girl
#3704 20,303 births
Devin Girl
#2034 17,556 births
Devyn Girl
#1150 9,422 births
Devan Girl
#8545 5,161 births
Devorah Girl
#1410 4,789 births
Compare Devera side by side: Devera vs Devon Devera vs Devin Devera vs Devyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Devera: Baby Name Since 1915 - 449 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devera. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Devera draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.