unisex name
Devry
DEV-ree (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 38
Devry is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 29% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Devry Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Devry?
In 2011, Devry was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Devry
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Devry Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Devry over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Devry
- English DEV-ree
Sibling Names for Devry
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Devry — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Devry
How popular is the name Devry?
In 2011, Devry was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Devry a girl's or a boy's name?
Devry is used for both girls and boys. About 29% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Devry?
Devry has 2 syllables.
When was Devry most popular?
Devry peaked in 1991, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.