A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Evaristo since 1911
Babies named Evaristo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evaristo's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 85 |
| 1920s | 135 |
| 1930s | 143 |
| 1940s | 142 |
| 1950s | 158 |
| 1960s | 180 |
| 1970s | 221 |
| 1980s | 214 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Evaristo is a rare and distinguished name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1911, ranking 8,243 that year with a unique count. Its peak popularity was also in 1911, and after a long period of obscurity, the name has been rising again since 2020, showing a revival in the modern era. With 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name in 2025, Evaristo remains uncommon, appealing to families seeking a name with historical depth and a melodic Southern European sound. Its top states reflect no particular region, indicating widespread but sparse use across the country.
Evaristo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Latin name Evaristus, which derives from the Greek ευάρεστος (euaresτος) meaning 'well pleasing' or 'well beloved.' The name was borne by Pope Evaristus, the fifth pope (c. 99-107 AD), and has been used in Christian communities across Southern Europe and Latin America. In the United States, it appeared in the early 20th century, primarily among Italian and Spanish immigrant families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Varo, Risto
Variants: Evaristus, Evaristo
Sibling names for Evaristo
Names that share Evaristo's style, for a brother or sister.
