Divine
How to say it: dih-VYNE · /dɪˈvaɪn/
From Latin 'divinus' meaning 'of a god'; used as a word-name conveying holiness and transcendence.
Divine was the 1,466th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 172 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,372 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,466 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 172 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,275 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,372 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Divine belongs almost entirely to recent decades. At its high in the 2020s, it looks set to climb further.
What goes with it
Pronounced dih VYNE with crisp edges and breathy air, it feels strong and creative. Majesty shares its bold virtue style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Divine is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Divine
- Divine Oduduru (born 1996)Nigerian sprinter
- Divine Naah (born 1996)Ghanaian footballer
- Divine Brown (born 1974)Canadian singer
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