Evander
Every Evander since 1888 — 4,200 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Evander
Evander is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #698 in 2025 with 389 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 4,200 American babies have been named Evander. Its peak came in 2025, when 389 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 Evander stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Evander year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 389 | #698 |
| 2024 | 330 | #768 |
| 2023 | 325 | #779 |
| 2022 | 303 | #819 |
| 2021 | 330 | #761 |
| 2020 | 193 | #1,047 |
| 2019 | 178 | #1,108 |
| 2018 | 192 | #1,058 |
| 2017 | 162 | #1,159 |
| 2016 | 117 | #1,474 |
| 2015 | 99 | #1,619 |
| 2014 | 93 | #1,659 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1,885 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1,804 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,241 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,417 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,773 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,968 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2,882 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,633 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,266 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,310 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,012 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,083 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,350 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,266 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,229 |
| 1990 | 50 | #1,639 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,469 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,113 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,979 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,523 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,788 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,046 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,853 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,061 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,112 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,484 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,517 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,504 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #918 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Evander
- Evander Holyfield Boxer · b. 1962
- Evander Sno Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Evander in 2025?
Evander ranked #698 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 389 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Evander?
4,200 babies have been named Evander in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Evander most popular?
Evander peaked in 2025, when 389 newborns received the name.
Is Evander a boy or girl name?
Evander is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Evander rising or falling?
Evander is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Evander?
Well-known people named Evander include Evander Holyfield (boxer), Evander Sno (soccer player).