Divinity
Divine or heavenly embodied as a noble quality or spirit.
Name Census estimates that about 1,109 living Americans carry the first name Divinity. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Divinity today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Divinity births was 2024 (87 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Divinity. 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
- • Divinity is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 309,066 Americans
Peak year
2024
87 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,169
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Divinity: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Divinity from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 417 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Divinity remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Divinity 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 Divinity during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Divinitys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Divinity, while Pennsylvania, Illinois, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Divinity
The name Divinity has its roots in the English language, derived from the Latin word "divinitas," meaning "the divine nature" or "deity." It first emerged in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation, when English translations of the Bible popularized the term.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Divinity can be found in the writings of the English philosopher and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626), who used the term to refer to the divine nature or essence of God. In his work "Of the Advancement of Learning," Bacon wrote, "The knowledge of man's union with the Divinity standeth next."
During the 17th century, the name Divinity became more widespread in English-speaking regions, particularly among Puritan communities in New England. It was often given to children as a symbol of their parents' deep religious faith and devotion to God.
One notable figure from this era was Divinity Fere (1610-1670), an English Puritan preacher and author who wrote several works on theology and Christian doctrine. Her book "The Glorious Divinity of Christ" was highly influential in shaping Puritan beliefs about the divine nature of Jesus.
In the 18th century, the name Divinity gained popularity among certain spiritual and philosophical movements, such as the Transcendentalists and Unitarians. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), the renowned American essayist and philosopher, wrote extensively about the concept of the "Divinity within," which he believed was present in all individuals.
Another significant figure was Divinity Burnham (1824-1901), an American Unitarian minister and abolitionist who worked tirelessly for the abolition of slavery and women's rights. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and served as the president of the American Unitarian Association.
In more recent times, the name Divinity has been adopted by individuals from various religious and spiritual backgrounds, reflecting a broader interest in exploring the divine or transcendent aspects of human existence. One notable example is Divinity Roxx (born 1977), an American musician and performance artist known for her unique blend of spiritual themes and experimental music.
While the name Divinity may not be as common as some other names, it has a rich historical significance and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to philosophy, theology, and social justice movements throughout the centuries.
People
Divinity + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Divinity 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
Divinity: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Divinity?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Divinity 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 309,066 US residents.
Is Divinity a common name?
We classify Divinity as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Divinity most popular?
The single biggest year for Divinity was 2024, when 87 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Divinity is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Divinity a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Divinity in the SSA data are female. 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.