Declining since 2009, #153 for boys today.
Popularity of Evan since 1880
Babies named Evan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 192 |
| 1890s | 187 |
| 1900s | 218 |
| 1910s | 1,130 |
| 1920s | 1,511 |
| 1930s | 1,175 |
| 1940s | 1,545 |
| 1950s | 2,989 |
| 1960s | 5,084 |
| 1970s | 7,870 |
| 1980s | 32,484 |
| 1990s | 59,396 |
| 2000s | 92,144 |
| 2010s | 64,762 |
| 2020s | 17,014 |
Meaning & origin
Evan is a classic Welsh name that has maintained steady popularity in the United States. First recorded in 1880, it peaked at rank 26 in 2009 and has since declined. As of 2025, it ranks 153rd, with about 1 in 708 boys receiving the name. The name has been particularly favored in states like Alaska, California, and Maryland. Its trajectory shows a falling trend since 2009, but it remains a familiar and well-liked choice, especially among parents seeking a name with deep Welsh heritage and a gentle, approachable sound. Evan's simplicity and biblical connection through John give it a timeless appeal that has endured for over a century.
Evan is the Anglicized form of the Welsh name Ifan, which is itself a Welsh variant of John. John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name Evan has been used in Wales for centuries, with the surname Evans being a patronymic form meaning 'son of Evan.' It gained broader popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Where Evan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Evan” around the world
Where Evan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#86
in 2024
Ireland
#80
in 2025
New Zealand
23
babies in 2025
Quebec
#83
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ev
Variants: Ifan, Iefan
Sibling names for Evan
Names that share Evan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ava, Emma, Grace, Lily, Mia, Erica, Marissa, Natalie, Asia, Audrina, Celene, Evonne, Gwen, Gwyneth, Jena, Julianne, Karis, Keyara, Leighton, Lynette, Marlen, Salina, Shayla, Tegan, Tyra, Aubri, Bronwyn, Brynne, Candra, Carys, Celena, Corie, Dava, Delana, Devina, Geena, Glynis, Gwenda, Gwendolynn, Gwenyth, Gwynne, Harmonee, Jenine, Karah, Karisa, Korin, Lexis, Loran, Malina, Merideth, Rheanna, Shanya, Tanaya, Torri, Aarika, Adna, Adrea, Alyn, Angell, Ardyth, Arena, Banessa, Bevin, Breaunna, Breya, Briaunna, Camia, Camya, Carlye, Carrissa, Chrissa, Danay, Edlyn, Ellar, Elona, Emlyn, Ericca, Evanna, Evany, Genessa, Glynnis, Gwendalyn, Gwendelyn, Gwendlyn, Gwyndolyn, Gwynn, Jenea, Jerra, Jordanna, Kathya, Keirstin, Kendrea, Kerissa, Lareen, Lenee, Lesleigh, Malon, Mayan, Mayda, Mayrin, Megen, Melaina, Meleny, Meredyth, Merisa, Miana, Monic, Nivia, Noell, Rayelle, Reeva, Rheannon, Robyne, Seren, Shaleen, Sherina, Siani, Tanea, Taura, Tava, Tedra, Tyrah, Valeta, Wynette, Aara, Airel, Alannis, Breiana, Carlyon, Charisa, Corianna, Dalaina, Darienne, Davine, Deryn, Ebelin, Elanda, Eraina, Ericha, Eriona, Eveny, Evett, Evonda, Evonna, Evynn, Falen, Gaynor, Genae, Genoa, Glynda, Glynna, Gweneth, Gwenith, Gwenna, Gwenneth, Halena, Idali, Ivyana, Janellie, Jillianne, Kanaya, Kaylina, Laressa, Larra, Leannah, Leanny, Lerin, Makita, Megin, Miani, Monna, Niketa, Onica, Raeana, Reannon, Riannon, Ronia, Ronya, Sareen, Shallon, Tarissa, Telena, Telina, Teriana, Airika, Danira, Evanne, Kashara, Marleena, Savonna, Wyvonne, Yanett, Alysen, Aneira, Angee, Aryani, Beva, Cadi, Candas, Carleena, Cerra, Charda, Corisa, Dabria, Danaka, Darissa, Daveena, Dejana, Denessa, Dinna, Eira, Eleisha, Elleri, Euva, Evanie, Evryn, Farin, Farrin, Halynn, Ilissa, Inesha, Jaena, Jalaine, Jaline, Jannae, Jesselle, Jevaeh, Jhane, Jinelle, Jonessa, Jullisa, Karista, Knyla, Lamyra, Lanina, Lowana, Machel, Magon, Mairany, Mareta, Marren, Meigan, Meredeth, Merranda, Nikaya, Oreta, Petina, Quenna, Rhiannan, Sanora, Sarin, Shalan, Tamantha, Trissa, Vaniya, Yarlin, Zyanne
Brothers: Aiden, Caleb, Liam, Noah, Owen, Clayton, Dylan, Trevor, Aric, Caron, Darian, Emmitt, Howell, Jaron, Kellan, Kevon, Quinton, Reece, Rhys, Trever, Arin, Cavin, Corin, Darrian, Daven, Devonne, Dylon, Eron, Gareth, Griffith, Jarren, Jathan, Jerron, Jevon, Llewellyn, Powell, Trystan, Vaughan, Avan, Avin, Bren, Carvin, Curren, Dallan, Damin, Dasan, Dawon, Deavon, Delwyn, Dillian, Evian, Garen, Gavon, Iann, Ivin, Ivor, Jamien, Jarin, Jaryn, Jeran, Jerin, Jevan, Keivon, Kvon, Llewyn, Owyn, Rees, Roddrick, Savian, Shamon, Stevin, Stevon, Terrin, Traven, Trevan, Trevian, Adarian, Alwyn, Berwyn, Brallan, Brenon, Brevan, Calan, Davan, Deshan, Desmin, Devell, Devonn, Ebon, Edis, Erice, Evens, Garreth, Jerett, Jeryn, Jorel, Kenden, Kendrik, Nivan, Trevar, Zevin, Damyon, Derrien, Kristion, Siler, Adean, Aksh, Arrian, Avish, Biran, Brodric, Daemien, Deavin, Deran, Devinn, Earon, Eddi, Edras, Eivan, Elvan, Erian, Gahel, Garan, Jaran, Jayvan, Jumar, Kamdin, Kavian, Kayvan, Keevon, Keldan, Kelwin, Lason, Lavin, Levan, Livan, Lloyde, Merdith, Morgon, Naven, Navier, Nevyn, Nivin, Norrin, Reiss, Remon, Revin, Suan, Tevan, Yojan
Names like Evan
Names whose popularity has moved with Evan's over the last 50 years.
