Holding steady.
Popularity of Evertt since 1881
Babies named Evertt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evertt's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 164 |
| 1920s | 276 |
| 1930s | 205 |
| 1940s | 124 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Evertt is a streamlined spelling of Everett, which has deep roots in Old English. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1881 and reached its peak usage in 1907, though it has never entered the top 1000. In recent decades, the name has maintained a stable, low-frequency presence, never exceeding a few dozen births per year. While Everett has seen a resurgence in the 2000s, the Evertt variant remains rare, appealing to parents who prefer a more concise spelling. The name's meaning, 'brave as a wild boar', connects it to a rugged, historical tradition.
Evertt is a rare spelling variant of Everett, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old English personal name Eoforheard, composed of 'eofor' (wild boar) and 'heard' (brave, hardy). The name was brought to prominence by American politician Edward Everett (1794-1865), after whom Mount Everett and the town of Everett, Massachusetts were named. The variant Evertt is a modern, streamlined spelling that has seen sporadic use since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ev, Rett, Ever
Sibling names for Evertt
Names that share Evertt's style, for a brother or sister.
