Evonda

A girl's name of Germanic origin with 193 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Evonda is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 193 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Evonda is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Evonda is a girl's baby name of Germanic origin, a creative elaboration of Yvonne or Evon, from the Old High German Ivo, meaning 'yew wood' or 'archer,' with a flowing -da suffix that adds warmth and movement.

Evonda gives the classic Yvonne an elaborate, Southern American form. The yew tree — symbol of immortality and endurance in Celtic tradition — carries its timeless meaning into this warm, distinctly American name.

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Evonda is cataloged under the Germanic naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'

In the U.S., Evonda has been recorded as a girl's name since 1951, with 193 total births. Browse the Germanic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

193

Total births

Since 1951

1965

Peak

13 births

1951

First recorded

40 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Evonda has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1951.

First appeared: 1951Peak: 1965 (13 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Evonda
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	5	#13660	▼
1980s	17	#7488	▼
1970s	24	#8626	▼
1960s	101	#4526	▲
1950s	46	#5241	—

The Story of Evonda

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1965, Evonda is a Gen X staple. Girls named Evonda are most likely born between 1955 and 1975.

How rare is Evonda?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Evonda is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1951, peaked in the 1960s with 101 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Evonda by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1951–1990)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Evonda
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1990	5	#13660	-2 (-28.6%)
1982	7	#8507	-3 (-30.0%)
1981	10	#6469	+5 (100.0%)
1979	5	#10676	-1 (-16.7%)
1976	6	#8464	+1 (20.0%)
1974	5	#9180	-3 (-37.5%)
1971	8	#6183	0
1969	8	#5599	+1 (14.3%)
1968	7	#5819	-6 (-46.2%)
1967	13	#3724	+2 (18.2%)
1966	11	#4033	-2 (-15.4%)
1965	13	#3609	+1 (8.3%)
1964	12	#3942	+1 (9.1%)
1963	11	#4096	0
1962	11	#4078	+4 (57.1%)
1961	7	#5466	-1 (-12.5%)
1960	8	#4896	+1 (14.3%)
1959	7	#5201	+2 (40.0%)
1957	5	#6370	0
1956	5	#6252	-3 (-37.5%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Evonda is primarily a girl's name.

When was Evonda most popular?

Evonda reached its peak popularity in 1965 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Evonda?

Evonda is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 193 babies in the U.S. since 1951. Its peak was in 1965.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1951–1990