Even
Every Even since 1917 — 555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Even
Even is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,007 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 555 American babies have been named Even. Its peak came in 2008, when 28 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 Even stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Even year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,007 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,418 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,413 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,775 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,402 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,138 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,771 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,758 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,382 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,443 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,814 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,678 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,425 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,351 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,029 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,637 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,762 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,867 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,925 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,526 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,655 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,484 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,084 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,788 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,120 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,245 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,570 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,219 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,521 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Even in 2025?
Even ranked #10,007 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Even?
555 babies have been named Even in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Even most popular?
Even peaked in 2008, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Even a boy or girl name?
Even is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Even rising or falling?
Even is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.