Is Everest a boy's or girl's name?

Everest is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 835 recorded births.

When was Everest most popular?

Everest reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 299 births that year. It is currently ranked #845 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Everest?

Everest is currently ranked #845 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,739 babies since 1914.

Everest

A familiar Old English name with steady appeal.

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#845▼ 8in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Ellipsis of Mount Everest. A mountain on the border of Tibet, China and Nepal. Epitome, ultimate

Everest is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the surname of Sir George Everest, the Welsh surveyor who mapped the Indian subcontinent — the mountain was named in his honor in 1865. The name evokes the ultimate summit of human achievement and the world's highest peak.

Everest has emerged as one of the boldest adventure names for boys, carrying the literal meaning of the highest point on Earth. It fits naturally in the family of aspirational nature-exploration names — alongside Atlas, Forrest, and Ranger — for parents who dream big for their children.

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Popularity Over Time

Everest climbed 2927 spots in the last 20 years — from #3772 to #845.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Everest
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,347	#879	▲
2010s	992	#2058	▲
2000s	232	#4136	▲
1990s	71	#6341	▲
1980s	5	#6635	▼
1970s	9	#4178	▼
1950s	10	#4045	▼
1930s	18	#3396	▼
1920s	31	#3469	▲
1910s	24	#3555	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(47 years, 1914–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Everest
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	285	#845	-6 (-2.1%)
2023	291	#837	-8 (-2.7%)
2022	299	#830	+43 (16.8%)
2021	256	#898	+40 (18.5%)
2020	216	#985	+19 (9.6%)
2019	197	#1044	+22 (12.6%)
2018	175	#1114	+45 (34.6%)
2017	130	#1368	-14 (-9.7%)
2016	144	#1267	+33 (29.7%)
2015	111	#1497	+28 (33.7%)
2014	83	#1801	+39 (88.6%)
2013	44	#2679	-2 (-4.3%)
2012	46	#2645	+8 (21.1%)
2011	38	#3015	+14 (58.3%)
2010	24	#4149	-12 (-33.3%)
2009	36	#3178	+5 (16.1%)
2008	31	#3510	-2 (-6.1%)
2007	33	#3328	+15 (83.3%)
2006	18	#4926	-5 (-21.7%)
2005	23	#3970	-1 (-4.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Everest as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Everest has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 835 births since 2005.

#2281

Current rank

835

Total births

2021

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Everest be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Everest is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #845. As a girl's name, it ranks #2281.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1914–2024) · Methodology