Total births
835
Unisex name · since 1955
Devine
Devine has 835 recorded births since 1955 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6541
- among boys today
- 835
- born since 1955
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
835 babies have been named Devine since 1955, making it today's #6541 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Devine recorded 835 times among boys since 1955, holding rank #6541 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2025.
- #6541 among boys today
- 835 born since 1955
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Devine is currently the #6541 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 835 born since 1955, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6541
- among boys today
- 835
- born since 1955
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Devine vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6541
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Devine was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
36 babies were named Devine in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Devine compares
835 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Devine's all-time total is 128% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Devine | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 835 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Devine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devine splits its recorded history at 2002: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devine at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#6,541
Active since
1955
Devine popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Devine popularity over time - girls
784 total births recorded since 1979 (Devine as girls' name)
Devine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Devine's strongest decade.
268 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Devine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
268 births
- 2000s
2000s
227 births
- 2010s
2010s
144 births
- 2020s 79
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 268 births (32% of all-time use).
How Devine compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Devine's total volume
Devine vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Devine by state
Where Devine concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 129 | 15.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Devine's total US births 15.4%
Even split
129 of 835 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devine? ▼
835 babies have been named Devine since 1955. It currently ranks #6541 among boys. The peak year was 1992 with 36 births.
When was Devine most popular? ▼
Devine was most popular in the 1990s decade with 268 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Devine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devine are New York (129 births), North Carolina (10 births), South Carolina (5 births).
Is Devine a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Devine is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 835 births, and as a girl's name it has 784 births.
How long has the name Devine been used? ▼
Records for Devine go back to 1955, giving 71 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Devine? ▼
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 Devine's data
- Devine's decade-level peak was the 1990s (268 total births); usage has since declined to 79 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Devines (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Devine
Nearby Names Like Devine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devine
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 Devine side by side: Devine vs Devin Devine vs Devon Devine vs Devan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Devine
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1955–2025 (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. "Devine: #6541 Unisex Name - 835 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devine. 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 Devine 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 July 2026.