Everton
From Old English eofor (“wild boar”) + tūn (“settlement”).
Every Everton since 1917 — 578 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Everton
Everton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,458 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 578 American babies have been named Everton. Its peak came in 1988, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Everton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Everton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,458 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,060 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,132 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,252 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,878 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,197 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,282 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,759 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,850 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,797 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,093 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,696 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,370 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,670 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,227 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,190 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,156 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,402 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,533 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,373 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,393 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,219 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,743 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,467 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,632 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,093 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,333 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,695 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,944 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,430 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Everton
- Everton Nogueira Soccer player · b. 1959
- Everton Kempes dos Santos Gonçalves Soccer player · 1982–2016
- Everton Luiz Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Everton mean?
From Old English eofor (“wild boar”) + tūn (“settlement”).
How popular is the name Everton in 2025?
Everton ranked #8,458 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Everton?
578 babies have been named Everton in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Everton most popular?
Everton peaked in 1988, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Everton a boy or girl name?
Everton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Everton rising or falling?
Everton has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Everton?
Well-known people named Everton include Everton Nogueira (soccer player), Everton Kempes dos Santos Gonçalves (soccer player), Everton Luiz (soccer player).