MallowbyNames

Evanne

ee-VAN · Of uncertain origin; possibly a feminine form of Evan or a variant of Yvonne.

Peak popularity
1989
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Evanne since 1944

Babies named Evanne per year in U.S. Social Security records.

611171960198020002020Most births 1989Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s13
1950s18
1960s0
1970s0
1980s22
1990s68
2000s35
2010s18
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Evanne is a rare feminine name first recorded in U.S. data in 1944. Its precise derivation is unclear, but it likely originated as a creative variant of Yvonne or a feminization of Evan. The name reached its peak usage in 1989, though it has never entered the top 1000 and has remained consistently uncommon over the decades. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant surge or decline. Evanne is nearly exclusively given to girls, reflecting its soft, melodic sound akin to names like Brielle and Maeve. Despite its obscurity, the name carries a modern, understated appeal, appreciated by parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible choice.

Evanne is a modern feminine name, likely a respelling of Yvonne or a feminine elaboration of Evan (Welsh form of John). Its earliest recorded use in U.S. data is 1944, and it saw a small peak in 1989. The name has remained consistently rare, never entering the top 1000.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Evie, Eva, Van

Variants: Evanna, Evana, Yvonne

Sibling names for Evanne

Names that share Evanne's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maeve, Brielle, Sienna, Cora, Nora

Brothers: Evan, Liam, Caleb, Owen, Declan

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

E is for Evanne, our favorite little girl.

E is for Evanne…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Evanne's letter becomes Evanne's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Evanne's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Evanne mean?
Evanne is of uncertain origin; it may be a modern feminine form of Evan or a variant of Yvonne.
Is Evanne popular?
Evanne has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1989, but it remains very rare.
Is Evanne a boy or girl name?
Evanne is almost exclusively used for girls.