UK girl's name
Devoiry
An invented name with uncertain meaning or origins.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Devoiry is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Devoiry popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.
This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Devoiry. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Devoiry ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 girls were registered as Devoiry.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devoiry as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
6 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Devoiry mean?
The given name Devoiry is a relatively uncommon and unique name, originating from a blend of languages and cultures. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Devoiry can be found in a set of inscriptions on a series of bronze tablets discovered near the ancient Etruscan city of Veii. These tablets, dating back to around the 5th century BCE, appear to contain religious rituals and incantations, with the name Devoiry appearing multiple times in various contexts.
The name itself is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "devur," which translates roughly to "sacred" or "divine." This suggests that the name Devoiry may have originally held spiritual or religious significance within Etruscan culture, possibly referring to a deity or a person of great spiritual importance.
As the Etruscan civilization was eventually absorbed into the Roman Empire, the name Devoiry likely spread and evolved through various regions and cultures within the ancient Mediterranean world. However, its usage remained relatively obscure throughout much of recorded history.
One notable figure who bore the name Devoiry was a Roman poet and playwright who lived during the 1st century BCE. While little is known about his life and works, a few fragments of his writings have survived, preserved by later scholars and historians.
Another individual named Devoiry was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century CE. Known for his extensive knowledge of Greek philosophy and theology, he is credited with writing several treatises on the nature of the soul and the concept of free will.
In the 11th century, a French nobleman named Devoiry de Montfort gained notoriety for his role in the Crusades. He was a prominent military leader and participated in several campaigns in the Holy Land, earning both praise and criticism for his actions.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Devoiry Bellini, born in 1470, gained recognition for his exquisite portraiture and religious paintings. His works can still be found in various museums and galleries across Europe, serving as a testament to his skill and artistic vision.
The most recent historical figure of note to bear the name Devoiry was a German philosopher and writer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Known for his writings on metaphysics and the nature of existence, his works influenced various philosophical movements of the time.
Throughout its long and varied history, the name Devoiry has maintained a sense of mystery and intrigue, reflecting its ancient origins and the diverse cultures and individuals who have carried it over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Devoiry over time
The chart below shows babies named Devoiry registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Devoiry, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devoiry by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devoiry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4734 | 20 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4630 | 30 | 7 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
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- Dorothy 3,104
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FAQ
Devoiry: questions and answers
How popular is the name Devoiry in the UK right now?
In 2024, Devoiry was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Devoiry most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Devoiry in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Devoiry?
An invented name with uncertain meaning or origins.
How many people are called Devoiry in the UK?
A total of 53 babies have been registered as Devoiry across the 13 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.