Holding steady.
Popularity of Evadna since 1898
Babies named Evadna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evadna's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Evadna is a rare and obscure name first recorded in the United States in 1898, a time when classical and mythological names saw a resurgence. Despite never ranking in the national top 1,000, it achieved its highest usage in 1907, with 5 occurrences that year. The name's trajectory has been stable but minimal, with no significant revival in recent decades. Its top states list is empty, indicating scattered use across the country rather than regional concentration. As a variant of the Greek mythological name Evadne, Evadna carries an air of antiquity and literary charm, appealing to parents drawn to unique, historically rooted names.
Evadna is likely a variant of Evadne, a name from Greek mythology borne by a daughter of Poseidon and a wife of Capaneus. The Greek elements 'eu' (good) and 'adnos' (holy) are often cited as components, though the exact derivation is debated. The name appears sporadically in English-speaking countries, with early 20th-century records suggesting a brief period of use in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie, Vada, Eva
Sibling names for Evadna
Names that share Evadna's style, for a brother or sister.
