Eva
boy nameEva entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #603 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#603
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #897 |
| 1890s | #812 |
| 1900s | #904 |
| 1910s | #1678 |
| 1920s | #2011 |
| 1930s | #1846 |
| 1940s | #2366 |
| 1950s | #3138 |
| 1960s | #3451 |
| 1970s | #4350 |
| 1980s | #5122 |
| 1990s | #6763 |
| 2000s | #10084 |
| 2010s | #10580 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Eva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eva alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eva in 2025?
- Eva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Eva most popular?
- Eva peaked in 1890, reaching #603 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Eva with classmates?
- Eva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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