Evon
Primarily a girl's name of Welsh origin with 3,732 recorded births. Also given to 755 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Evon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Evan — from the Welsh form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' Used both as a masculine and feminine name historically, it carries the clean, understated quality of a name that has quietly persisted across generations without fanfare.
EtymologyShow more
Though Evon dates back to 1904 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Welsh classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Evon’s 3,732 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evon was #14739 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #15998, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 22 | #15020 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 51 | #14814 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 85 | #12399 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 134 | #7036 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 166 | #4748 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 283 | #2939 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 575 | #1499 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 936 | #1029 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 607 | #1046 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 428 | #1132 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 330 | #1410 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 95 | #2510 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 20 | #1740 | — |
The Story of Evon
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1954, Evon is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Evon are most likely born between 1944 and 1964.
How rare is Evon?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Evon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1904, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 936 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Evon by the numbers
- Would fill 78 school buses
- Meeting one Evon per day would take 10.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(113 years, 1904–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15998 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16069 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14033 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13979 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14343 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12903 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17080 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17299 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17375 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12373 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15569 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11569 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15878 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8252 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14391 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10845 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17316 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14739 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9253 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12649 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Evon as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Evon has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 755 births since 1913.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1904–2024