Divine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
42% Masculine / 58% Feminine
Meaning:
Divine means 'of or pertaining to a god' and represents exceptional beauty, grace, or spirituality.
Meaning of the Name Divine
The name Divine is derived from the Latin word divinus, meaning 'of or pertaining to a god'. It carries the connotation of being heavenly, godly, or sacred. Divine is often used to describe something or someone with exceptional beauty, grace, or spiritual qualities. In some cultures, Divine is used as a religious or spiritual term, representing a connection to the divine or the supernatural.
Popularity of the Name Divine
The popularity for the name Divine peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 116 births, which ranked number 3,298 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Divine had the most female births in 2022 with 116, which ranked number 1,765 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 101, which ranked number 1,684 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Divine has increased sharply over the last ten years from 137 births to 217 births, an increase of 58.39%. Among males, Divine has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 50 births to 101 births, an increase of 102.00%. Among females, Divine has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 87 births to 116 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Divine
- 20 Year Trend of Divine: 80.83%
- 10 Year Trend of Divine: 58.39%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Divine: 102.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Divine: 33.33%
Popularity of Divine by State
For males, Divine was most popular in Northeastern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 13 male births. Among females, Divine was most popular in Northeastern states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 19 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Divine. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | 9 | 2189 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 5 | 826 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NY | 13 | 927 | 17 | 885 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | 19 | 1358 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Divine
- Total Births of Divine: 227 (4.71%)
- Male Births of Divine: 108 (7.28%)
- Female Births of Divine: 119 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Divine over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.71% increase in total births, for a total of 227 births in 2024. Male births for Divine have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 108 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.28%. For Females, births for Divine have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 119 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.