Devine
Devine is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of the little deer, ox, or divine.
Origin and history
Devine originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Daimhín, meaning 'descendant of the little deer' or 'ox'. It is also linked to the French word 'divin', meaning 'divine'. In the United States, it is a rare given name primarily used for boys.
Popularity in the United States
835 babies in the United States have been named Devine since 1880. It ranks #3841 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1848.
States where it is most popular
- NY (89.6 %)
- NC (6.9 %)
- SC (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 268 |
| 2000-2010 | 227 |
| 2010-2019 | 144 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Fun facts
- Devine stems from the Irish Ó Daimhín, which comes from 'damh', the word for an ox or stag.
- It fits the modern American trend of using traditional Gaelic surnames as distinct first names.