Devere Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEV-er //ˈdɛv.ər//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: from the river; English: from the oak tree
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Devere has its roots in the Old French surname "Devere," which is derived from the place name "Devereux" in Normandy, France. The etymology of Devere can be traced back to the Latin word "divertere," meaning "to turn aside" or "to divert." This Latin term evolved through the Old French language before being adopted into English, where it became established as both a surname and a given name.
The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which facilitated the introduction of many French names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Devere is associated with the noble family of Devereux, which played a significant role in English history.
The family was prominent during the medieval period, with notable figures such as Sir Walter Devereux, who was created the first Viscount Hereford in the late 16th century. The Devereux family is also linked to various historical events, including their involvement in the Wars of the Roses and the Tudor court.
The name appears in various historical documents and records, reflecting its enduring presence in English society. Culturally, the name Devere has been associated with nobility and chivalry, resonating with themes of honor and valor.
The name's historical significance is further underscored by its connection to the Devereux family, which has been depicted in literature and historical accounts. While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, such as "Dev" or "Devy," the name Devere itself carries a weight of historical and cultural resonance that has contributed to its longevity in the English-speaking world.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Devere was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Devere has ranked as high as #2655 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Michigan, New York, and Iowa.
In the past 5 years the name Devere has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Devere is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Devere was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Devere.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 9 | 9 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 10 | 10 |
| 1954 | 8 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 | 8 |
| 1951 | 8 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 |
| 1943 | 10 | 10 |
| 1942 | 6 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1940 | 12 | 12 |
| 1939 | 13 | 13 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1937 | 17 | 17 |
| 1936 | 14 | 14 |
| 1935 | 19 | 19 |
| 1934 | 20 | 20 |
| 1933 | 13 | 13 |
| 1932 | 17 | 17 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 19 | 19 |
| 1929 | 25 | 25 |
| 1928 | 23 | 23 |
| 1927 | 13 | 13 |
| 1926 | 21 | 21 |
| 1925 | 20 | 20 |
| 1924 | 18 | 18 |
| 1923 | 21 | 21 |
| 1922 | 19 | 19 |
| 1921 | 16 | 16 |
| 1920 | 19 | 19 |
| 1919 | 13 | 13 |
| 1918 | 26 | 26 |
| 1917 | 11 | 11 |
| 1916 | 26 | 26 |
| 1915 | 16 | 16 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 |
| 1912 | 11 | 11 |
Top States for Devere (1995)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |