Deivion
A masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a form of the word "divine".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Deivion. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 58.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Deivion today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deivion births was 1999 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deivion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deivion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1999
12 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,686
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Deivion
Deivion is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 10 (58.8%) were male and 7 (41.2%) were female.
Deivion as a male name
- Ranked #12,932 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 1999 (5 births)
Deivion as a female name
- Ranked #11,686 in 1999
- 7 female births in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (7 births)
Popularity
Deivion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deivion from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Deivion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deivion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Deivion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deivion
The name Deivion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "deivya," meaning "divine" or "heavenly." This name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were considered blessed or with a spiritual connection.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, the concept of "deivya" was closely associated with the divine nature of the universe and the spiritual realm. It was a revered quality that was often ascribed to deities, sages, and those who had attained a high level of enlightenment.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Deivion can be traced back to the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day India and Pakistan between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE. During this period, the name was associated with members of the royal family and the spiritual elite.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Deivion, including:
1. Deivion Kalidas (c. 4th century CE), a renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in ancient India. His works, such as the epic poem "Raghuvamsha" and the play "Abhijnanashakuntalam," are considered literary masterpieces.
2. Deivion Shankaracharya (c. 8th century CE), a renowned Hindu philosopher and theologian who revived the Advaita Vedanta school of thought. He traveled across India, establishing monasteries and spreading his teachings on the concept of non-dualism.
3. Deivion Nayaka (c. 16th century CE), a powerful ruler of the Nayaka dynasty in southern India. He was instrumental in the construction of several temples and fortifications, and was known for his patronage of the arts and literature.
4. Deivion Rao (c. 17th century CE), a skilled military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in western India. He played a pivotal role in several battles and was known for his strategic planning and leadership abilities.
5. Deivion Singh (c. 19th century CE), a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule. He led a rebellion in the northern parts of India and was eventually captured and executed by the British authorities.
The name Deivion has carried a sense of divinity, spirituality, and nobility throughout its long history, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of its Sanskrit origins.
People
Deivion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Deivion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deivion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deivion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Deivion a common name?
We classify Deivion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deivion most popular?
The single biggest year for Deivion was 1999, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deivion is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Deivion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deivion a male name?
Yes, 58.8% of people registered as Deivion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Deivion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deivion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Deivion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Deivion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.