Devario
A masculine name derived from the Sanskrit word "deva" meaning "divine one".
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the first name Devario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devario today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devario births was 1990 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devario. 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.
People living today
120
~ 1 in 2,856,286 Americans
Peak year
1990
15 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2015 SSA rank
#8,948
Tracked since 1984
Census
Devario in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 139 people with the first name Devario, which placed it at #47,200 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,200
National first-name rank
People counted
139
139 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
90.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Devario
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Devario is Black at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Devario described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Devario at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.6% · 126
- Two or more races5.0% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 3
- White0.7% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Popularity
Devario: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devario from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 72 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devario 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 Devario 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 Devario
The name Devario is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "deva," meaning deity or divine, and "arya," meaning noble or honorable. Thus, the name Devario can be interpreted as "divine noble one" or "noble deity."
Historically, the name Devario was likely used as a title or honorific for individuals of high rank or spiritual significance in ancient Indian societies. It may have been bestowed upon religious leaders, scholars, or members of the ruling class as a mark of respect and reverence.
While there are no direct references to the name Devario in ancient Hindu scriptures or historical texts, similar names and titles with the prefix "deva" or "devi" were commonly used to address deities, revered figures, and those considered divine or sacred.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Devario was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. Devario Bhaskara, also known as Bhaskara I, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and authored the influential treatise "Mahabhaskariya," which explored topics such as arithmetic, algebra, and astronomy.
Another notable figure was Devario Chauhan, a powerful ruler of the Chauhan dynasty in northern India during the 12th century CE. He is remembered for his military conquests and the construction of numerous forts and temples throughout his kingdom.
In the realm of literature, Devario Mishra was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century CE. He authored several works, including the epic poem "Devariyo-paddhati," which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Moving forward in history, Devario Singh was a prominent leader of the Rajput clan in the 17th century CE. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire and is known for his bravery and strategic military skills.
Lastly, Devario Bose was an Indian revolutionary and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and advocated for the spiritual and cultural renaissance of India through his writings and teachings.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Devario throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions they hailed from.
People
Devario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devario as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Devario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devario 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 2,856,286 US residents.
Is Devario a common name?
We classify Devario as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 123 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devario most popular?
The single biggest year for Devario was 1990, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devario is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Devario in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 139 people with the name Devario, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,200 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Devario in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Devario?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Devario appears almost entirely male. Of the 133 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Devario?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Devario is Black at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Devario most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Devario in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (126 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Devario in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devario 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 Devario still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devario 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 Devario 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.
How many people share the name Devario?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.