Total births
2,893
Girls' name · since 1915
Devora
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 2,893 babies named Devora, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2103
- among girls today
- 2,893
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
2,893 babies have been named Devora since 1915, making it today's #2103 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Devora recorded 2,893 times among girls since 1915, holding rank #2103 nationally today, ahead of 88% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #2103 among girls today
- 2,893 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Devora is currently the #2103 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 2,893 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2103
- among girls today
- 2,893
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Devora vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2103
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Devora was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
93 babies were named Devora in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Devora compares
2,893 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Devora's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Devora | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,893 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 93 | 48 | 19,840 |
Devora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Devora splits its recorded history at 1979: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1930 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 93 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Devora at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,103
Active since
1915
Devora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 93
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Devora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Devora's strongest decade.
588 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Devora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 31
1920s
31 births
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s 76
1940s
76 births
- 1950s 167
1950s
167 births
- 1960s 181
1960s
181 births
- 1970s 205
1970s
205 births
- 1980s
1980s
275 births
- 1990s
1990s
380 births
- 2000s
2000s
468 births
- 2010s
2010s
588 births
- 2020s
2020s
480 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 588 births (20% of all-time use).
How Devora compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Devora's total volume
Devora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Devora by state
Where Devora concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,193 | 41.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 482 | 16.7% |
| #3 | California | | 38 | 1.3% |
New York share of Devora's total US births 41.2%
Even split
1,193 of 2,893 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Devora? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 2,893 babies named Devora. Today it holds rank #2103 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 93 births.
When was Devora most popular? ▼
Devora was most popular in the 2010s decade with 588 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Devora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Devora are New York (1,193 births), New Jersey (482 births), California (38 births).
How long has the name Devora been used? ▼
Records for Devora go back to 1915, giving 111 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Devora? ▼
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 Devora's data
- Devora's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (588 total births) through the 2020s (480) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Devoras (1,193 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 Devora
Nearby Names Like Devora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Devora
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 Devora side by side: Devora vs Devon Devora vs Devin Devora vs Devyn
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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, 1915–2025 (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. "Devora: #2103 Girls' Name - 2,893 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/devora. 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 Devora 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.