Unisex · #9,708 in 2026

Devery

Current Rank
#9,708
Peak Rank
#1,463 (1964)
Total Babies
265
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,688 (82 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,463 (265 total)
👦As Boy Name
1958
First Year
2012
Last Year
1964
Peak Year
#1463
Peak Rank
265
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1957
First Year
2011
Last Year
1960
Peak Year
#3688
Peak Rank
82
Total Count
13
Years Active

The Story of Devery

As a girl name

Devery first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1957, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 12 Deverys were born — ranking #3,688 that year. As of 2026, Devery ranks #16,763 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 82 Deverys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Devery first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1958, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 29 Deverys were born — ranking #1,463 that year. As of 2026, Devery ranks #9,708 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 265 Deverys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Devery

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Devery

What does the name Devery mean?
Devery is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Devery in 2026?
In 2026, Devery ranks #9,708 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Devery most popular?
Devery reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #1,463 that year with 29 babies given the name.
Is Devery a unisex name?
Yes — Devery is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 24% of Deverys assigned female and 76% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Devery?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Devery include Marshell, Clearnce, Franchot. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Devery

Devery is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 265 births in the dataset. Devery's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #1,463. Use the chart and map above to compare Devery'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.