Everett
From Dutch Everaert or Everardt (late 16th C.), from Middle Dutch Everarde.
Every Everett since 1880 — 137,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Everett
Everett is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #77 in 2025 with 4,287 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 137,101 American babies have been named Everett. Its peak came in 2025, when 4,366 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 Everett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Everett 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 | 79 | #2,306 | 4,287 | #77 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,618 | 3,961 | #85 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,021 | 3,826 | #89 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,414 | 4,141 | #81 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2,217 | 4,250 | #83 |
| 2020 | 74 | #2,383 | 4,013 | #90 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,360 | 4,082 | #94 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,620 | 4,029 | #95 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3,321 | 3,781 | #106 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,249 | 3,514 | #114 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,496 | 3,050 | #136 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,301 | 2,538 | #167 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,372 | 2,148 | #189 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,187 | 1,740 | #214 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,334 | 1,343 | #258 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,679 | 1,179 | #287 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,060 | 997 | #320 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,301 | 803 | #382 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,071 | 804 | #381 |
| 2006 | — | — | 600 | #449 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,457 | 455 | #535 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,195 | 440 | #536 |
| 2003 | — | — | 387 | #573 |
| 2002 | — | — | 354 | #590 |
| 2001 | — | — | 330 | #600 |
| 2000 | — | — | 340 | #587 |
| 1995 | — | — | 258 | #649 |
| 1990 | — | — | 331 | #556 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,676 | 293 | #509 |
| 1980 | — | — | 336 | #459 |
| 1975 | — | — | 350 | #414 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,371 | 453 | #381 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,453 | 653 | #295 |
| 1960 | — | — | 630 | #312 |
| 1955 | — | — | 713 | #262 |
| 1950 | — | — | 749 | #245 |
| 1945 | — | — | 828 | #185 |
| 1940 | — | — | 927 | #168 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,428 | 1,071 | #146 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,921 | 1,326 | #134 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,256 | 1,617 | #108 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,784 | 1,827 | #95 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,770 | 1,731 | #89 |
| 1910 | — | — | 382 | #88 |
| 1905 | — | — | 270 | #89 |
| 1900 | — | — | 237 | #100 |
| 1895 | — | — | 207 | #94 |
| 1890 | — | — | 163 | #102 |
| 1885 | — | — | 128 | #110 |
| 1880 | — | — | 110 | #120 |
Famous people named Everett
- Everett McGill Actor · b. 1945
- Everett Sloane Actor · 1909–1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Everett mean?
From Dutch Everaert or Everardt (late 16th C.), from Middle Dutch Everarde.
How popular is the name Everett in 2025?
Everett ranked #77 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 4,287 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Everett?
137,101 babies have been named Everett in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Everett most popular?
Everett peaked in 2025, when 4,366 newborns received the name.
Is Everett a boy or girl name?
Everett is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Everett rising or falling?
Everett is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Everett?
Well-known people named Everett include Everett McGill (actor), Everett Sloane (actor).