Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Everitt since 1899
Babies named Everitt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Everitt's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 102 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Everitt is a rare spelling variant of the more common Everett, itself an English surname-turned-given name. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1899, which was also its peak year for usage. Since then, its use has been sporadic and declining, particularly after a noticeable decrease starting around 2021. Everitt's rarity today means that fewer than one newborn in a million receives this name, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a traditional-sounding name with a unique spelling. Its origins lie in the Old English elements for 'boar' and 'brave', giving it a strong, rugged feel that fits with modern surname-inspired naming trends.
Everitt is a variant of Everett, which itself derives from the Old English name Eoforheard, composed of eofor 'boar' and heard 'brave, hardy'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became common in the Middle Ages. Everitt, with its distinctive spelling, emerged as a less common variant, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ev, Ritt
Sibling names for Everitt
Names that share Everitt's style, for a brother or sister.
