Rising since 2012, #2,368 for girls today.
Popularity of Eevee since 2012
Babies named Eevee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 404 |
Meaning & origin
Eevee is a modern invention drawn from the Pokémon franchise, first appearing in U.S. Social Security records in 2012. In 2025, it ranked 2,368, with about 1 in 21,148 girls receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2023. The name is most common in Illinois, Florida, and California. As a borrowing from pop culture, Eevee has no pre-existing etymological roots; its appeal lies in its association with the beloved evolution Pokémon. Since 2012, it has seen a gradual rise, reflecting ongoing interest in fandom-inspired names.
Eevee is a modern coinage inspired by the Pokémon media franchise, first introduced in 1996. The name was chosen for the character to suggest the concept of evolution, a key game mechanic. Its use as a given name for girls began to appear in U.S. Social Security records from 2012, likely influenced by the franchise's popularity.
Where Eevee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie, Vee
Sibling names for Eevee
Names that share Eevee's style, for a brother or sister.
