Devale
Of Hindi origin meaning "house of God" or "temple".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Devale. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devale today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devale births was 1973 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devale. 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 Devale. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1973
5 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,171
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Devale: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devale from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devale 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 Devale 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 Devale
The given name Devale finds its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. Tracing back to the 5th century BCE, the name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "devala," which means a divine abode or a temple. This linguistic connection suggests that the name Devale might have been associated with religious or spiritual connotations in its early origins.
In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Puranas, there are references to various divine beings and celestial realms associated with the word "devala." While no specific historical figure bears the exact name Devale in these texts, the name's etymology hints at a connection to the sacred realms described in the ancient Indian literature.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Devale can be found in medieval Indian historical records, such as inscriptions and chronicles from the 9th to 12th centuries CE. During this period, the name was occasionally used by individuals belonging to various regions of the Indian subcontinent, including present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
One notable figure bearing the name Devale was a renowned scholar and poet from the 12th century CE, known as Devale Deva. He hailed from the Kalinga region, which is now part of the modern-day states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in India. Devale Deva's literary works, primarily composed in Sanskrit, explored themes of spirituality, philosophy, and aesthetics, reflecting the cultural and intellectual milieu of his time.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Devale Bhattaraka, a prominent Hindu religious leader and theologian who lived in the 14th century CE. Hailing from the Deccan Plateau region of India, Devale Bhattaraka made significant contributions to the philosophical discourse of his era, particularly within the Virashaiva tradition of Hinduism.
In the realm of Indian classical music, the name Devale is associated with Devale Khan, a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist who lived during the 16th century CE. A court musician in the Mughal Empire, Devale Khan's compositions and performances left a lasting impact on the development of Indian classical music.
During the 18th century, Devale Singh, a valiant warrior and military leader, played a crucial role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire's rule in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the annals of history as a symbol of courage and patriotism.
While these are just a few examples, the name Devale has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the cultural, intellectual, and historical tapestry of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
People
Devale + last name combinations
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FAQ
Devale: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devale?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devale 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Devale a common name?
We classify Devale as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devale most popular?
The single biggest year for Devale was 1973, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devale is about 41 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 Devale in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devale a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devale 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 Devale still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devale 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 Devale 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 have the name Devale?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Devale on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.