Divine Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdih-VINE / /dɪˈvaɪn/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'of God'; English: 'divine'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Divine has roots in Latin, where it signifies something that is godly or heavenly. It has been used in various cultures, often associated with spirituality and holiness. In English-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a given name, particularly in the 20th century. The name is sometimes used in religious contexts, reflecting a connection to the divine.
Trend Summary
The name Divine has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often used in niche or religious contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Divino
International Variants
- Divino (Spanish)
- Divin (French)
Famous people named Divine
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Fictional characters named Divine
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Divine was first seen in the United States in 1976. Divine has ranked as high as #1256 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Divine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Divine (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 13 | |
| CA | 13 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2024 | 104 |