Everest
Every Everest since 1914 — 3,986 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Everest
Everest is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #796 in 2025 with 315 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 3,986 American babies have been named Everest — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 407 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 Everest stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Everest 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 | 92 | #2,053 | 315 | #796 |
| 2024 | 82 | #2,271 | 289 | #843 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1,936 | 291 | #838 |
| 2022 | 94 | #2,056 | 299 | #830 |
| 2021 | 133 | #1,579 | 256 | #898 |
| 2020 | 86 | #2,120 | 216 | #986 |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,489 | 197 | #1,044 |
| 2018 | 82 | #2,246 | 175 | #1,115 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,676 | 130 | #1,368 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,345 | 144 | #1,269 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,761 | 111 | #1,497 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,159 | 83 | #1,801 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,373 | 44 | #2,680 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,598 | 46 | #2,646 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,446 | 38 | #3,015 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,874 | 24 | #4,149 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36 | #3,179 |
| 2008 | — | — | 31 | #3,510 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33 | #3,328 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,926 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,316 | 23 | #3,971 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,772 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,116 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,373 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,215 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #3,967 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,246 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,016 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Everest in 2025?
Everest ranked #796 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 315 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Everest?
3,986 babies have been named Everest in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Everest most popular?
Everest peaked in 2025, when 407 newborns received the name.
Is Everest a boy or girl name?
Everest is used for both: about 23% of babies named Everest have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Everest rising or falling?
Everest is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.