Devunta
A feminine name of Indian origin denoting the goddess Parvati.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Devunta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Devunta today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Devunta births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Devunta. 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 Devunta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,700
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Devunta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Devunta 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 Devunta 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Devunta
The name Devunta has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent. Its earliest roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "deva," which means "divine" or "heavenly," and the suffix "unta," which denotes a sense of grandeur or nobility.
One of the earliest known references to the name Devunta can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. In this text, Devunta is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual knowledge. This association with sacred texts and religious figures likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity within the Hindu tradition.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Devunta. One of the earliest recorded examples is Devunta Narayana (c. 1200 CE), a celebrated poet and scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire in present-day South India. His works, which covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, religion, and literature, were highly influential in shaping the cultural landscape of the region.
In the 15th century, Devunta Pillai (c. 1430-1500 CE) was a prominent Tamil scholar and grammarian who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Tamil language. His treatises on Tamil grammar and literature are still widely studied and revered today.
During the Mughal era in the 16th century, Devunta Khan (c. 1550-1610 CE) was a renowned military commander and strategist who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His military exploits and leadership skills earned him a place in the annals of Mughal history.
In more recent times, Devunta Patnaik (1884-1964) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the state of Odisha. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and social welfare in his home state.
Another notable figure was Devunta Rao (1902-1985), a celebrated Indian mathematician and academician. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and served as the Vice-Chancellor of several prestigious universities in India, including the University of Delhi and the University of Madras.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Devunta throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Devunta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Devunta 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
Devunta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Devunta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Devunta 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Devunta a common name?
We classify Devunta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Devunta most popular?
The single biggest year for Devunta was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Devunta is about 33 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 Devunta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Devunta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Devunta 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 Devunta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Devunta 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 Devunta 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 Americans are named Devunta?
Want to know how many people have the name Devunta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.