Evan
Anglicization of Welsh Ifan, ultimately from Latin Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (yōḥānān, yokhanán, literally…
Every Evan since 1880 — 292,426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Evan
Evan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #153 in 2025 with 2,412 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 292,426 American babies have been named Evan. Its peak came in 2007, when 10,410 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Evan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Evan 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 | 50 | #3,176 | 2,412 | #153 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,785 | 2,535 | #143 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,679 | 2,597 | #137 |
| 2022 | 82 | #2,281 | 2,845 | #133 |
| 2021 | 91 | #2,093 | 3,207 | #116 |
| 2020 | 87 | #2,109 | 3,418 | #105 |
| 2019 | 74 | #2,409 | 3,964 | #96 |
| 2018 | 90 | #2,119 | 4,392 | #85 |
| 2017 | 87 | #2,191 | 4,727 | #85 |
| 2016 | 88 | #2,194 | 5,613 | #69 |
| 2015 | 98 | #2,018 | 5,916 | #67 |
| 2014 | 76 | #2,398 | 6,725 | #58 |
| 2013 | 103 | #1,931 | 7,120 | #55 |
| 2012 | 124 | #1,693 | 7,912 | #47 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,975 | 8,661 | #40 |
| 2010 | 88 | #2,205 | 9,732 | #36 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1,961 | 10,280 | #35 |
| 2008 | 131 | #1,705 | 9,926 | #38 |
| 2007 | 115 | #1,841 | 10,295 | #40 |
| 2006 | 98 | #2,021 | 10,129 | #42 |
| 2005 | 109 | #1,794 | 10,109 | #39 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,502 | 9,983 | #39 |
| 2003 | 90 | #2,005 | 9,444 | #44 |
| 2002 | 102 | #1,774 | 7,386 | #56 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,983 | 7,258 | #56 |
| 2000 | 85 | #1,974 | 7,334 | #55 |
| 1995 | 89 | #1,656 | 6,092 | #60 |
| 1990 | 112 | #1,413 | 5,308 | #71 |
| 1985 | 103 | #1,300 | 3,219 | #91 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,817 | 1,623 | #159 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,670 | 620 | #303 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,549 | 596 | #323 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,182 | 559 | #321 |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,258 | 451 | #371 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,866 | 323 | #407 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,289 | 208 | #459 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,476 | 138 | #510 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,307 | 126 | #518 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,912 | 106 | #560 |
| 1930 | — | — | 126 | #532 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,799 | 157 | #483 |
| 1920 | — | — | 159 | #482 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,513 | 149 | #448 |
| 1910 | — | — | 31 | #503 |
| 1905 | — | — | 20 | #510 |
| 1900 | — | — | 24 | #472 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #584 |
| 1890 | — | — | 22 | #379 |
| 1885 | — | — | 23 | #367 |
| 1880 | — | — | 22 | #364 |
Famous people named Evan
- Evan Stone Pornographic actor · b. 1964
- Evan Peters Actor · b. 1987
- Evan Rachel Wood Actor · b. 1987
- Evan Handler Actor · b. 1961
- Evan Williams Computer scientist · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evan mean?
Anglicization of Welsh Ifan, ultimately from Latin Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (yōḥānān, yokhanán, literally “God is gracious”).
How popular is the name Evan in 2025?
Evan ranked #153 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,412 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Evan?
292,426 babies have been named Evan in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Evan most popular?
Evan peaked in 2007, when 10,410 newborns received the name.
Is Evan a boy or girl name?
Evan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Evan rising or falling?
Evan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Evan?
Well-known people named Evan include Evan Stone (pornographic actor), Evan Peters (actor), Evan Rachel Wood (actor).