Evan
Peaked at #35 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Evan has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Evan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1221
in 1991
Current rank
#2775
in 2024
Years tracked
95
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Evan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1991, ranking #1221 nationally with 141 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2398 (2014) to #2775 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Evan ranks #2775 nationally for girls, with 61 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,775 | 61 |
| 2023 | #2,679 | 65 |
| 2022 | #2,279 | 82 |
| 2021 | #2,090 | 91 |
| 2020 | #2,107 | 87 |
| 2019 | #2,408 | 74 |
| 2018 | #2,117 | 90 |
| 2017 | #2,190 | 87 |
Evan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#35
in 2009
Current rank
#143
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Evan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2009, ranking #35 nationally with 10,280 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #58 (2014) to #143 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Evan ranks #143 nationally for boys, with 2,526 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #143 | 2,526 |
| 2023 | #137 | 2,593 |
| 2022 | #133 | 2,842 |
| 2021 | #116 | 3,204 |
| 2020 | #105 | 3,413 |
| 2019 | #96 | 3,964 |
| 2018 | #85 | 4,389 |
| 2017 | #85 | 4,726 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Evan most popular?
Evan was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #35 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Evan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Evan?
At least 289,934 babies have been recorded with the name Evan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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