Holding steady.
Popularity of Devra since 1944
Babies named Devra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Devra's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 224 |
| 1960s | 224 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Devra is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1944, reaching its peak usage in 1967. Despite its peak, it has never ranked among common names, with a 1-in-N figure too low to calculate. Its trajectory is stable, suggesting it is chosen by a small but consistent number of parents. The name's origins are uncertain, possibly linking to either Hebrew Devora (meaning 'bee') or Sanskrit dev (meaning 'divine'), giving it a cross-cultural appeal. Devra was most popular during the 1960s, a decade that saw many creative variations of traditional names. Today, it remains a unique choice without strong associations to any particular state or cultural group.
Devra is a rare modern name that may derive from the Hebrew name Devora, meaning 'bee', or from the Sanskrit root dev, meaning 'divine'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1944, with its peak usage in 1967, possibly influenced by the popularity of names ending in '-ra' during that era. The name has remained stable in use but extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Devi, Dev
Sibling names for Devra
Names that share Devra's style, for a brother or sister.
