Devry
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,318 in 1963
0 babies were named Devry in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1960–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryDevry first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1963, when it reached #3,318.
About the name Devry
Devry is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-vry”. US birth records list Devry for boys from 1960 to 1992, in 5 of those 33 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #3,318 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1992, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 600,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Devry
What is the origin of the name Devry?
Devry has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Devry a boy or girl name?
Devry is a boy name.
How popular is the name Devry?
Devry is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1992. It peaked at #3,318 in 1963.