Devi
Every Devi since 1952 — 1,016 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devi
Devi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,139 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 1,016 American babies have been named Devi. Its peak came in 2023, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Devi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #3,139 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,242 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,197 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,721 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,875 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,793 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,845 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,837 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,612 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,697 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,528 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,162 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,492 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,406 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,959 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,025 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,259 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,848 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,392 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,370 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,911 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,255 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,677 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,155 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,410 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,731 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,254 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,219 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,682 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,380 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,657 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,563 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,172 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,863 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,849 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devi in 2025?
Devi ranked #3,139 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devi?
1,016 babies have been named Devi in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devi most popular?
Devi peaked in 2023, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Devi a boy or girl name?
Devi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Devi rising or falling?
Devi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.