Divine
Divine is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Godlike, heavenly, or sacred.
Origin and history
Divine is an English name derived from the Latin word 'divinus', meaning 'godlike' or 'belonging to a deity'. Historically used as a descriptive adjective or vocabulary name, it has gained usage as a given name in the United States in recent decades. It carries a strong, spiritual connotation and appeals to parents seeking modern virtue-style names.
Popularity in the United States
1,841 babies in the United States have been named Divine since 1880. It ranks #2990 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1416.
States where it is most popular
- NY (57.5 %)
- NJ (11.9 %)
- TX (11 %)
- MD (3.2 %)
- PA (3.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 314 |
| 2000-2010 | 446 |
| 2010-2019 | 462 |
| 2020-2029 | 522 |
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Latin word 'divinus', which translates to 'of a god' or 'godlike'.
- Usage of Divine as a given name has grown in the United States in recent years alongside other modern spiritual and virtue names.