Holding steady.
Popularity of Devere since 1912
Babies named Devere per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 117 |
| 1920s | 195 |
| 1930s | 144 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Devere is a rare given name, predominantly used for boys, with its first recorded U.S. birth in 1912. The name peaked in 1916, though usage has remained sparse, with an average of fewer than 5 births annually in recent decades. Its trajectory is stable, lacking significant revival. Devere is most likely a transferred use of the English surname Devereux, itself derived from the Norman place name Évreux. No top states or notable concentration of usage emerge from the data. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a surname-like, preppy feel, Devere offers an understated choice, but its meaning remains unclear.
Devere is a modern given name, likely derived from the surname Devereux, which originates from a Norman French place name, Évreux. The surname was brought to England after the Conquest and became established as a family name. Its use as a first name is rare, appearing sporadically in 20th-century U.S. records, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names or as a surname-as-first-name trend.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Dee
Sibling names for Devere
Names that share Devere's style, for a brother or sister.
