Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Evita since 1951
Babies named Evita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 652 |
| 1990s | 145 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Evita, a Spanish diminutive of Eva, carries the affectionate meaning of 'little Eva' or 'life'. While the name first appeared in U.S. records in 1951, it saw a notable spike in popularity following the success of the musical 'Evita' in the late 1970s, peaking at its highest rank in 1981. In 2025, Evita ranked at 10,917 with about 1 in 200,908 newborn girls receiving the name. Despite its connection to the iconic Eva Perón, the name has remained relatively rare in the United States, with a stable trajectory in recent decades.
Evita is a Spanish diminutive of the name Eva, which comes from the Hebrew Chavvah, meaning 'life' or 'living one'. The name was popularized globally by Eva Perón, the beloved Argentine First Lady, whose life was immortalized in the musical and film 'Evita'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vita, Evi
Sibling names for Evita
Names that share Evita's style, for a brother or sister.
