boys' name · peaked 1916

Devere

Every Devere since 1912 — 705 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1916Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Devere
Peak year
1916
26 babies
All-time total
705
since 1912

The story of Devere

Devere is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1912, 705 American babies have been named Devere. Its peak came in 1916, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Devere stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Devere year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 5 #12,606
2020
2019
2018
2017 5 #12,761
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009 5 #12,967
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000 6 #9,407
1995 9 #6,041
1990
1985
1980 5 #6,496
1975 6 #4,965
1970 5 #4,894
1965 5 #4,041
1960 6 #3,760
1955 10 #2,620
1950 5 #3,814
1945
1940 12 #2,105
1935 19 #1,601
1930 19 #1,708
1925 20 #1,750
1920 19 #1,837
1915 16 #1,807
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Devere in 2025?

Devere did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Devere?

705 babies have been named Devere in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Devere most popular?

Devere peaked in 1916, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Devere a boy or girl name?

Devere is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Devere rising or falling?

Devere has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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