Holding steady.
Popularity of Evo since 1913
Babies named Evo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 102 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Evo is an extremely rare name in the United States, with its first recorded use in 1913. It reached its peak usage in 1920, though even then it remained exceedingly uncommon. As of 2025, the name has not ranked in any year and does not show signs of revival. The lack of top states where it appears and its stable trajectory suggest it has never entered mainstream consciousness. Its origins remain uncertain, and it is likely a modern coinage or a shortened form of a longer name like Evan. Parents who choose Evo are selecting a name that is distinctive and unlikely to be shared by many others.
The name Evo has unclear origins. It may be a shortened form of Evan, the Welsh form of John, or it could be a modern coinage created from fashionable sounds. Its first recorded use in the United States dates to 1913, though it has remained extremely rare.
Sibling names for Evo
Names that share Evo's style, for a brother or sister.
