Holding steady.
Popularity of Everard since 1912
Babies named Everard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Everard's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 59 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Everard is an English name of Germanic origin that has largely faded from common use. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, the same year it peaked in popularity. Since then it has maintained a stable but extremely low usage, with fewer than 1 in 1 million newborns receiving the name in recent years. The name never ranked among the top 1000, and it is not associated with any particular U.S. state. Everard carries a medieval, almost knightly feel due to its Norman heritage and the strength implied by its etymology. For parents seeking a rare, historic name with a solid meaning, Everard stands as a distinctive choice.
Everard derives from the Old German name Eberhard, composed of the elements ebur 'boar' and hard 'brave, hardy'. Introduced to England by the Normans, it was common in medieval England but became rare by the 20th century, surviving primarily as a surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ev, Ever, Rard
Sibling names for Everard
Names that share Everard's style, for a brother or sister.
