Devente
A masculine name of unknown origin, perhaps relating to the English word "deviant".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Devente. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devente today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devente births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devente. 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 Devente. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1995 SSA rank
#8,067
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Devente: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Devente 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 Devente during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Devente
The name Devente is believed to have originated from the Dutch language, with its roots tracing back to the 17th century. It is thought to be a variation of the name Deventur, which was derived from the town of Deventer in the Netherlands. This town's name is said to come from the Old Dutch words "deve" and "ander," meaning "sand" and "water" respectively, referring to its location on the banks of the River IJssel.
Devente does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, there are records of individuals bearing this name throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Devente was Devente van Haren, a Dutch poet and playwright born in 1701. He is renowned for his satirical works, which critiqued the political and social climate of his time.
In the 19th century, Devente Smit (1825-1901) was a Dutch architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Amsterdam, including the former Stock Exchange and the Concertgebouw concert hall.
Another notable figure was Devente Klopper (1863-1935), a South African politician and lawyer who served as the first Speaker of the House of Assembly in the Union of South Africa from 1910 to 1915.
In the 20th century, Devente Burgess (1912-1997) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer who played with various big bands and orchestras, including those of Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway.
More recently, Devente Parker (born 1981) is a former American football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos.
While the name Devente may not be as widely used today, it holds a rich historical significance, particularly in the Dutch-speaking regions, and has been carried by individuals across various fields and professions throughout the centuries.
People
Devente + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devente 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
Devente: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devente?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devente 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Devente a common name?
We classify Devente as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devente most popular?
The single biggest year for Devente was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devente is about 32 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 Devente in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devente a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devente 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 Devente still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devente 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 Devente 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 named Devente?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Devente at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.