Evans
boy name#2077 in 2025Evans entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #438 in 1896, ranks #2077 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2077
rank today
#438
peak (1896)
71
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #636 |
| 1890s | #605 |
| 1900s | #701 |
| 1910s | #712 |
| 1920s | #840 |
| 1930s | #954 |
| 1940s | #975 |
| 1950s | #1141 |
| 1960s | #1303 |
| 1970s | #1782 |
| 1980s | #1727 |
| 1990s | #2438 |
| 2000s | #3108 |
| 2010s | #2855 |
| 2020s | #2262 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Evans has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Evans are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Evans alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Evans in 2025?
- Evans ranks #2077 among US boy names in 2025, with 71 babies given the name.
- When was the name Evans most popular?
- Evans peaked in 1896, reaching #438 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Evans with classmates?
- Evans will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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