Divine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Divine' has Latin origins, meaning 'of a god or deity'. It evolved through the Old French and Middle English languages. It is associated with heavenly traits and has no biblical background. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and is currently viewed positively, often connected to beauty and spirituality. Notable individuals include the drag performer Divine and singer Divine Brown.
The name Divine is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Divine has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Divine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3322nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2515th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2172nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11400th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2405th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2040th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Divine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Divine"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvaɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Divine' comes from the Latin word 'divinus', meaning 'of a god or deity'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages, often to describe something that pertains to God or has a heavenly quality.
Meaning
godlike, heavenly, sacred
Language Evolution
Divinus (Latin), Divin (Old French), Divine (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, primarily used in religious contexts to denote qualities associated with divinity.
Variants & Derivatives
Divina, Devin, Diva
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, 'Divine' is perceived positively, often associated with beauty, grace, and spirituality. It is sometimes used in artistic and cultural contexts.
Famous People
Divine, the drag performer and actor, Divine Brown, a Canadian singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Divine"
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 "Divine"
"Divine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8221st of 10718 | 16 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3322nd of 16616 | 266 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2515th of 24088 | 709 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2172nd of 23106 | 781 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11400th of 27321 | 75 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2405th of 35406 | 1,162 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2040th of 30306 | 1,145 |
Regional Popularity of "Divine" by Generation for Male 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) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
23.73% 1062nd/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
22.06% 1139th/5164 |
47.61% 3482nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.05% 2711th/3984 |
31.11% 1396th/4487 |
30.84% 2104th/6822 |
49.52% 3108th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Divine" 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) |
53.99% 2474th/4582 |
44.98% 2323rd/5164 |
34.79% 2544th/7313 |
30.71% 2292nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.36% 2365th/3984 |
48.18% 2162nd/4487 |
27.68% 1888th/6822 |
33.06% 2075th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Divine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Divine" 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.