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Everlee

EV-er-lee · Derived from the English surname Everly, which itself comes from a place name meaning 'boar clearing' or 'wild boar wood'.

2025 rank (girls)
#545
Babies named in 2025
554
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 2,901 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #545 for girls today.

Popularity of Everlee since 1917

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

291582873192019602000Most births 2022Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s19
1920s17
1930s0
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s36
2010s2,743
2020s4,528

Meaning & origin

Everlee is a modern feminine name that emerged as a spelling variant of Everly, itself a surname turned given name. First recorded in the United States in 1917, it remained rare for decades before gaining momentum in the 2010s. By 2022 it reached its peak rank of 185th, but has since declined to 545th in 2025, when roughly 1 in 2,901 girls received the name. Everlee is most popular in states like South Dakota, Montana, and West Virginia, reflecting its stronghold in the Midwest and mountain regions.

Everlee is a modern spelling variant of the surname Everly, which originated as a locational name from any of several places in England called Everley, composed of Old English 'eofor' (wild boar) and 'leah' (wood, clearing). As a given name, Everlee emerged in the late 19th century but saw significant growth from the 2000s onward, part of the trend toward surnames and 'lee' ending names for girls. Its popularity peaked in 2022, and it remains a fashionable choice in the United States.

Where Everlee is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Evie, Eve, Lee, Ever

Variants: Everly, Everleigh, Everlie

Sibling names for Everlee

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Everlee mean?
Everlee is derived from the English surname Everly, meaning 'wild boar clearing' or 'boar wood'.
How popular is Everlee?
Everlee ranked 545th in the United States in 2025, with approximately 1 in 2,901 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Everlee a boy or girl name?
Everlee is almost exclusively used for girls. The data shows it is given to girls in the vast majority of cases.