Devere
From the Old French meaning "of noble presence".
Name Census estimates that about 231 living Americans carry the first name Devere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devere today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devere births was 1916 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devere. 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
231
~ 1 in 1,483,785 Americans
Peak year
1916
26 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,599
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Devere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Devere from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 195 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devere 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 Devere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deveres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Michigan, Iowa, New York recorded the most babies named Devere, while New York, Iowa, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Devere
The name Devere is a variation of the French surname de Vere, which originated as a locational name for someone from Vère in Normandy, France. The name Vère is believed to derive from the Old French word "vair," meaning "of various colors" or "multicolored." The spelling "Devere" likely emerged as an anglicized version of the French surname.
The earliest recorded use of the name Devere as a given name dates back to the 12th century, when it was used by members of the powerful de Vere family in England. This noble family held the hereditary title of Earl of Oxford and played a significant role in English history during the medieval period.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Devere was Aubrey de Vere III (c. 1115-1194), who served as Lord Great Chamberlain of England and held extensive lands and titles. His descendants continued to wield significant influence in England for several centuries.
Another prominent figure was Robert de Vere (c. 1362-1392), the 9th Earl of Oxford and a favorite of King Richard II. He was a powerful nobleman and military commander during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
In the 16th century, Edward de Vere (1550-1604), the 17th Earl of Oxford, gained fame as an English poet and playwright. He is sometimes identified as the true author behind the works attributed to Shakespeare, although this theory remains controversial among scholars.
Beyond the de Vere family, the name Devere has been used by several notable individuals throughout history. For example, Devere Jones (1911-1997) was an American jazz drummer and singer active in the 1930s and 1940s.
Devere Wolverton (1932-2020) was an American cartoonist and author, best known for his work on the comic strip "Spacehawk" and his contributions to the "Star Wars" franchise.
While the name Devere has its roots in medieval England, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Devere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devere 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
Devere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 231 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devere 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 1,483,785 US residents.
Is Devere a common name?
We classify Devere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 705 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devere most popular?
The single biggest year for Devere was 1916, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devere is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Devere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devere 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.