Devere
Devere is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From Évreux (a place name in Normandy, France).
Origin and history
Devere is a name of Norman French origin, historically derived from a habitational surname referring to the town of Évreux in Normandy. Though predominantly a surname, it has seen limited use as a given name in the United States. It remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys today.
Popularity in the United States
705 babies in the United States have been named Devere since 1880. It ranks #3971 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- MI (86.1 %)
- IA (6.9 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 144 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated someone from Évreux, a city in Normandy named after the ancient Gallic Eburovices tribe.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been recorded with the first name Devere in official U.S. birth records since 1880.