Devere Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Devere has French origins, meaning 'riverbank'. It evolved from various historical forms and has gained popularity since the 19th century. The name is associated with traits of elegance and sophistication and does not have biblical relevance.
The name Devere is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Devere has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Devere' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1938th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2058th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3577th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6318th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9366th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16086th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20190th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Devere' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Devere"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvɪər/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Devere is derived from the Old French name 'Devere', which is believed to have originated from a place name meaning 'from the bank' or 'from the riverbank'.
Meaning
riverbank
Language Evolution
Devere, Dever, Deverre
Historical Usage
The name Devere became popular in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as families sought to adopt more unique surnames.
Variants & Derivatives
Dever, Deverre, Devereux
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Devere is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and charm.
Famous People
Devereux Smith, a notable British author, Devereux D. Harris, a prominent American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Devere"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Devere"
"Devere" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1938th of 7545 | 264 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2058th of 6773 | 235 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3577th of 7552 | 95 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6318th of 10718 | 37 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9366th of 16616 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16086th of 24088 | 25 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 20190th of 23106 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Devere" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
58.90% 834th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
55.30% 855th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Devere" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Devere"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Devere" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.