Holding steady.
Popularity of Devarius since 1983
Babies named Devarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Devarius is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1983, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating distinctive names by adding the prefix De- to established names like Darius or Marius. Its popularity peaked in 1996, during a period when many such invented names were most common. Since then, its usage has become stable but extremely rare, with fewer than five annual births in recent years. The name has no strong association with any particular state or region, and its top-usage states are not recorded. Devarius remains a unique choice for parents seeking a name that feels both contemporary and classical, though its meaning is ultimately uncertain.
Devarius is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 1983. It likely follows the pattern of names like DeMarcus or DeAndre, combining the fashionable prefix De- with a classical-sounding base such as Darius or Marius. The name peaked in popularity in 1996 and has since become rare, used primarily in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deva, D
Variants: Devarrius, Devaryus
Sibling names for Devarius
Names that share Devarius's style, for a brother or sister.
