Devarius
A masculine name with roots in the Latin word "devarius" meaning "from the way".
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Devarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devarius today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devarius births was 1991 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devarius. 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
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
1991
14 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,110
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Devarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devarius from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 102 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
Devarius 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 Devarius 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 Devarius
The name Devarius has its origins in the ancient Roman language of Latin. It is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "devarius," which means "wandering" or "straying." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their travels or their tendency to wander.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Devarius can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who lived in the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD. Tacitus mentions a Roman soldier named Devarius who was part of the Roman legions stationed in Britannia (modern-day Britain) during the Roman conquest of the island.
In the 5th century AD, a Christian monk named Devarius is mentioned in the hagiographies (biographies of saints) as having lived in the region of Gaul (modern-day France). He is said to have been a respected scholar and teacher who dedicated his life to the study of religious texts and the education of others.
During the Middle Ages, the name Devarius appears to have been relatively uncommon, but it did surface occasionally in various parts of Europe. One notable individual with this name was Devarius of Trier, a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century and served as an advisor to Charlemagne, the renowned king of the Franks.
In the Renaissance period, the name Devarius gained some popularity among Italian humanists and scholars. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Devarius Paleologus, a Greek scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century and was known for his work in reviving the study of ancient Greek texts.
Another notable figure with the name Devarius was Devarius Spinola, an Italian military commander who lived in the 16th century and played a significant role in the Italian Wars between France and the Holy Roman Empire. He was renowned for his strategic skills and his leadership on the battlefield.
While the name Devarius has never been exceptionally common, it has persisted throughout history, appearing sporadically in various cultures and regions. Its unique meaning and connection to the ancient Roman language have likely contributed to its enduring appeal, making it a name with a rich and fascinating history.
People
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FAQ
Devarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devarius 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 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Devarius a common name?
We classify Devarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 203 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Devarius was 1991, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devarius is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Devarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devarius 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.
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.