Divine

Divine - A very unique male name

Divine appeared on the charts for the first time in 1976 on position #1828. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Divine and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Divine? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Divine. The baby boy name Divine was given to 26 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2214 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 56,396 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Divine peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1623.

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Divine is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Divine is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,146 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,668.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Divine is where you live.

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Divine origin and meaning

English (word name)

The English word divine, 'of or like a god; supremely good', used directly as a name

Divine is a modern word name, in the data since 1976 and peaking in 2023. Its best-known bearer used Divine as a stage name and made it famous in cult film.

Attested etymology

Divine is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Divine, pop culture references for the name Divine and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Divine

We've found the following names that sound similar to Divine, sorted by popularity.

Devin / Devon / Davion / Davon / Devan / Deven / Davin / Davian / Devyn / Daveon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Divine

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Divine a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Divine?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

dih-VYN · /dɪˈvaɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Divine — Drag performer and actor in John Waters' films including Pink Flamingos and Hairspray; born Harris Glenn Milstead and famous under the single name Divine (1945–1988) Historical

Style

Word name

Why parents choose it

Divine is a bold, declarative word name with a spiritual charge. Its cult-film association is part of its edge.

Worth knowing

• The drag icon Divine is a strong association for many adults
• A large word to live up to — some will read it as a stage name