UK name, mostly girls
Devine
Of French origin, meaning heavenly, divine, or coming from God.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Devine is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Devine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Devine. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Devine ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Devine.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 84.2% of Devine registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Devine
In England and Wales birth records, Devine has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 15.8% of registrations are for boys and 84.2% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Devine registered for boys
- Ranked #4,052 in 2006
- 3 boys registered in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (3 births)
Devine registered for girls
- Ranked #5,707 in 2010
- 3 girls registered in 2010
- Peak: 2004 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Devine mean?
The given name Devine has its origins in the French language and culture. It is derived from the Old French word "devin," which means "divine" or "prophetic." The name's roots can be traced back to the Latin word "divinus," meaning "of or relating to God."
In medieval times, the name Devine was often associated with those who claimed to have prophetic abilities or divine connections. It was a name that carried spiritual and mystical connotations, reflecting the belief in the power of divination and divine intervention.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Devine can be found in historical records from France and England, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Some notable individuals who bore this name include Saint Devine, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, and Devine de la Salle, a French Catholic priest and educational reformer from the 17th century (1651-1719).
Throughout history, the name Devine has been carried by various notable figures across different fields. One prominent example is Devine Ozanam (1613-1653), a French mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of probability theory and the foundations of modern calculus.
Another notable individual with the name Devine was Devine Wright (1785-1860), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi in the early 19th century.
In the literary world, Devine Fenelon (1851-1919) was a French novelist and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Moving into the 20th century, Devine Bailey (1923-2005) was an influential American jazz drummer and percussionist who performed with some of the greatest names in jazz, including Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.
Lastly, Devine Warfield (born 1942) is an American singer and actress known for her powerful vocals and her role as Cynthia in the iconic television series "Good Times" in the 1970s.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Devine, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Devine over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Devine in England and Wales, from 2004 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Devine, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devine was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4883 | 13 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Devine
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Devine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Devine in the UK right now?
In 2010, Devine was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Devine most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Devine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Devine?
Of French origin, meaning heavenly, divine, or coming from God.
How many people are called Devine in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Devine across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.