Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Devere

Name: Popularity of the name Devere in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Devere, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#1,335 (1916)

Total Babies

705

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

2021

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1335

Peak Rank

705

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Devere

Devere first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 26 Deveres were born — ranking #1,335 that year. As of 2026, Devere ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 705 Deveres have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Devere

Phonetically similar names — useful when Devere is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Devera
Deverell
Devora
Devorah
Tavera
Divorce
Devour
Devry
Devours
Divorcee
Devor
Devery

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Devere

What does the name Devere mean?

Devere is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Devere in 2026?

In 2026, Devere ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Devere most popular?

Devere reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,335 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Devere most popular?

Devere has historically been most popular in Iowa, Michigan, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Devere.

Is Devere a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Devere is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Devere?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devere include Volney, Burnie, Tanya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devere

Devere is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 705 births in the dataset. Devere's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Devere's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.