Rising since 1989, #2,607 for girls today.
Popularity of Divinity since 1986
Babies named Divinity per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 292 |
| 2010s | 417 |
| 2020s | 393 |
Meaning & origin
Divinity emerged as a given name in 1986, a modern coinage drawn directly from the English word for a divine quality. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1989, and by 2025 it ranked at 2,607, with a 1-in-24,353 birth frequency. The name saw its highest usage yet in 2024, indicating a growing appeal among parents seeking a spiritual yet uncommon virtue name. Geographically, Divinity has been most popular in Georgia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, reflecting a broader but still niche presence across the United States. As a name that bridges religious connotation with a stylish, abstract quality, it fits alongside other virtue names like Grace and Faith, though it remains far rarer.
Divinity is a modern coinage directly from the English word meaning the state or quality of being divine. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the rise of virtue names and spiritual concepts in naming trends. Its use parallels other abstract virtue names used in English-speaking countries.
Where Divinity is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Div, Vinnie, Dee
Variants: Devinity
Sibling names for Divinity
Names that share Divinity's style, for a brother or sister.
