MallowbyNames

Evie

EE-vee · Diminutive of Eve or Eva, meaning 'life' or 'living one'.

2025 rank (girls)
#270
Babies named in 2025
1,151
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 1,396 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1993

Rising since 1993, #270 for girls today.

Popularity of Evie since 1880

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

3927831.2k1880192019602000Most births 2023Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1880s348
1890s636
1900s707
1910s980
1920s850
1930s546
1940s518
1950s478
1960s357
1970s330
1980s341
1990s345
2000s1,928
2010s6,815
2020s6,678

Meaning & origin

Evie began appearing in U.S. records as early as 1880, but its modern rise is remarkable: since 1993 it has climbed steadily upward, reaching its peak rank in 2023. As of 2025, it sits at rank 270, with roughly 1 in 1,396 girls receiving the name. The name is particularly popular in Hawaii, Mississippi, and Montana. Its appeal likely lies in its vintage charm and short, sweet sound, fitting a trend for diminutive forms as standalone first names. Evie's trajectory suggests continued growth, as it has become a favorite among parents seeking simple yet distinctive names.

Evie originated as a diminutive of Eve, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Chava (חַוָּה), meaning 'life' or 'living'. Traditionally used as a pet form for names like Eve, Eva, or Evelyn, it has gained popularity as an independent given name, especially in modern times.

Where Evie 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

Evie” around the world

Where Evie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    40

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    #29

    in 2025

  • New Zealand

    #59

    in 2025

  • Quebec

    12

    babies in 2025

  • Australia (NSW)

    #27

    in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).

Sibling names for Evie

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

Names like Evie

Names whose popularity has moved with Evie's over the last 50 years.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Evie mean?
Evie is a diminutive of Eve, meaning 'life' or 'living one'.
How popular is Evie?
As of 2025, Evie ranked 270th, with about 1 in 1,396 girls given the name. It has been rising in popularity since 1993.
Is Evie a boy or girl name?
Evie is almost exclusively used for girls.