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Evvie

חַוָּהEV-ee · Life or lively; also a diminutive of Eve or Evelyn.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,325
Babies named in 2025
18
Peak popularity
1892
2025 frequency
1 in 89,293 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019, #6,325 for girls today.

Popularity of Evvie since 1892

Babies named Evvie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evvie's real moment was 1892.

81725192019602000Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1890s12
1900s0
1910s21
1920s12
1930s0
1940s0
1950s6
1960s6
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s13
2010s108
2020s99

Meaning & origin

Evvie is a rare and delicate name that first appeared on U.S. baby name charts in 1892, its peak year when it ranked 6,325th. Since 2019, its usage has been falling; in 2025 it was given to about 1 in 89,293 girls. Evvie is essentially a diminutive of Eve or Evelyn, both names with Hebrew roots meaning 'life.' Though never highly common, its gentle sound and vintage charm have kept it in occasional use for over a century.

Evvie is primarily a diminutive of Eve (from Hebrew Chavvah, meaning 'life' or 'living one') or Evelyn, a name of debated origin possibly derived from a Norman French form of the Germanic name Aveline. It emerged as an independent given name in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Evie, Evi, Evee

Sibling names for Evvie

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

Sisters: Emma, Ella, Lily, Grace, Ruby

Brothers: Ethan, Oliver, Owen, Jack, Henry

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Evvie mean?
Evvie is a diminutive of Eve, which comes from the Hebrew name Chavvah meaning 'life' or 'living one.' It can also be a pet form of Evelyn.
How popular is Evvie today?
As of 2025, Evvie ranked 6,325th in the United States, with about 1 in 89,293 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Evvie a boy or girl name?
Evvie is almost exclusively used as a feminine name.