Total births
265
Unisex name · since 1958
Devery
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 265 babies named Devery, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 265
- total births
- 1958–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
265 boys have been named Devery since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Devery recorded 265 times among boys since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2012.
- 265 total births
- 1958–2012 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
265 boys have been named Devery since 1958, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2012.
- 265
- total births
- 1958–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Devery was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
29 babies were named Devery in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Devery's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devery splits its recorded history at 1985: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devery at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Devery popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2012
- Peak year (1964)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Devery popularity over time - girls
82 total births recorded since 1957 (Devery as girls' name)
Devery by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Devery's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Devery births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s
1960s
120 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
58 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 120 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devery? ▼
Devery has been given to 265 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 29 babies were born in 1964, its single highest year.
When was Devery most popular? ▼
Devery was most popular in the 1960s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Is Devery a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Devery is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 265 births, and as a girl's name it has 82 births.
How long has the name Devery been used? ▼
Records for Devery go back to 1958, giving 55 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Devery? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Devin, Devon, Devan, Devonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Devery's data
- Devery's decade-level peak was the 1960s (120 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Devery
Nearby Names Like Devery
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devery
Devin Boy
#516 156,250 births
Devon Boy
#962 72,673 births
Devan Boy
#2532 13,639 births
Devonte Boy
#1680 11,773 births
Deven Boy
#2608 10,670 births
Compare Devery side by side: Devery vs Devin Devery vs Devon Devery vs Devan
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, 1958–2012 (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. "Devery: Baby Name Since 1958 - 265 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devery. 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 Devery 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.