A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Evert since 1880
Babies named Evert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evert's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 111 |
| 1890s | 106 |
| 1900s | 124 |
| 1910s | 557 |
| 1920s | 804 |
| 1930s | 497 |
| 1940s | 300 |
| 1950s | 191 |
| 1960s | 134 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Evert is a distinctive Dutch, Swedish, and German name with roots in Old Norse and Germanic warrior culture. In the United States, it first appeared on record in 1880 and reached its peak rank of 1,901 in 1901, when it was most commonly used among families of Scandinavian heritage. After a long period of obscurity, the name has been rising in usage since 2019, suggesting a revival of interest in vintage Nordic names. As of 2025, it remains rare, with an estimated 1 in 142,340 boys given the name, placing it at rank 6,803. Its strong meaning and straightforward pronunciation make it a sturdy choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet historically grounded name.
Evert is a Dutch, Swedish, and German form of the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from ei 'ever, always' and ríkr 'ruler'. It is also considered a variant of Eberhard, from Old High German ebur 'boar' and hard 'brave, hardy'. The name was introduced to Scandinavia and the Low Countries by Norse settlers and became established as a given name by the Middle Ages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ev, Eve
Sibling names for Evert
Names that share Evert's style, for a brother or sister.
