Evan
boy name#153 in 2025Evan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #35 in 2009, ranks #153 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#153
rank today
#35
peak (2009)
2,412
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #416 |
| 1890s | #449 |
| 1900s | #494 |
| 1910s | #471 |
| 1920s | #497 |
| 1930s | #536 |
| 1940s | #506 |
| 1950s | #424 |
| 1960s | #345 |
| 1970s | #272 |
| 1980s | #100 |
| 1990s | #64 |
| 2000s | #44 |
| 2010s | #64 |
| 2020s | #131 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Evan has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 275,000 people named Evan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Evan alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Evan in 2025?
- Evan ranks #153 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,412 babies given the name.
- When was the name Evan most popular?
- Evan peaked in 2009, reaching #35 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Evan with classmates?
- Evan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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