Divine
Every Divine since 1976 — 4,328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Divine
Divine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,888 in 2025 with 104 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 4,328 American babies have been named Divine — about 57% girls and 43% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 219 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Divine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Divine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | #1,888 | 68 | #2,130 |
| 2024 | 97 | #2,015 | 104 | #1,634 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1,784 | 99 | #1,704 |
| 2022 | 118 | #1,759 | 101 | #1,696 |
| 2021 | 105 | #1,887 | 78 | #1,935 |
| 2020 | 114 | #1,755 | 72 | #1,983 |
| 2019 | 87 | #2,144 | 75 | #1,959 |
| 2018 | 89 | #2,136 | 37 | #3,120 |
| 2017 | 101 | #1,965 | 52 | #2,464 |
| 2016 | 87 | #2,210 | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,361 | 37 | #3,098 |
| 2014 | 73 | #2,480 | 48 | #2,551 |
| 2013 | 83 | #2,242 | 36 | #3,069 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,165 | 50 | #2,502 |
| 2011 | 84 | #2,244 | 36 | #3,126 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2,155 | 49 | #2,523 |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,432 | 44 | #2,767 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,423 | 44 | #2,759 |
| 2007 | 82 | #2,334 | 48 | #2,570 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,405 | 45 | #2,629 |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,190 | 44 | #2,536 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,456 | 39 | #2,711 |
| 2003 | 73 | #2,306 | 37 | #2,686 |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,127 | 41 | #2,438 |
| 2001 | 84 | #2,016 | 48 | #2,164 |
| 2000 | 67 | #2,312 | 56 | #1,880 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,047 | 28 | #2,638 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,086 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,859 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,509 |
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Famous people named Divine
- Divine Actor · 1945–1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Divine in 2025?
Divine ranked #1,888 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 104 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Divine?
4,328 babies have been named Divine in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Divine most popular?
Divine peaked in 2022, when 219 newborns received the name.
Is Divine a boy or girl name?
Divine is used for both: about 57% of babies named Divine have been girls and 43% boys.
Is the name Divine rising or falling?
Divine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Divine?
Well-known people named Divine include Divine (actor).