Holding steady, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Evian since 1988
Babies named Evian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 5 |
| 1990s | 34 | 59 |
| 2000s | 147 | 100 |
| 2010s | 69 | 90 |
| 2020s | 16 | 375 |
Meaning & origin
Evian is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1988 and has grown gradually in use. It reached its peak rank of 2,572 in 2025, with about 1 in 33,492 births that year. The name is most popular in Arizona, California, and Texas. Despite its association with the French water brand, the name's etymology remains uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Evan or Yvonne. Evian is used for both genders, though it has become more common for girls. Its trajectory is stable, suggesting it has found a steady niche among modern, style-driven names.
Evian first appeared in U.S. records in 1988. It may be a respelling of the Welsh name Evan or the French Yvonne, or a combination of popular sounds. Its rise coincides with the global recognition of the Evian mineral water brand, which likely influenced its use as a given name, though the water brand name itself derives from the French town Évian-les-Bains.
Where Evian is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ev, Evi
Sibling names for Evian
Names that share Evian's style, for a brother or sister.
