Evone
Primarily a girl's name of French origin with 410 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Evone is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 410 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Evone is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Evone is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, a variant of Yvonne, the feminine form of Yves, from the Germanic element iv meaning 'yew tree,' a symbol of longevity and resilience in Celtic and Germanic cultures.
Yvonne was fashionable in America through the mid-twentieth century. Evone offers a slightly different phonetic approach to the same sonic space — softer and more open, carrying the name's French elegance in a more anglicized form.
EtymologyShow more
Evone is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Evone has been recorded as a girl's name since 1922, with 410 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evone has 41+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1922.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #12406 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 37 | #6869 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 70 | #4753 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 139 | #3187 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 103 | #3204 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 38 | #3554 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 18 | #4582 | — |
The Story of Evone
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1957, Evone is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Evone are most likely born between 1947 and 1967.
How rare is Evone?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Evone is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1922, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 139 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Evone by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Evone per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(41 years, 1922–1988)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 | #12406 |
| 1976 | 9 | #6203 |
| 1974 | 6 | #8000 |
| 1972 | 6 | #7565 |
| 1971 | 10 | #5234 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7343 |
| 1967 | 5 | #7097 |
| 1966 | 6 | #6022 |
| 1964 | 10 | #4439 |
| 1963 | 8 | #5010 |
| 1962 | 16 | #3208 |
| 1961 | 11 | #4092 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3406 |
| 1959 | 9 | #4404 |
| 1958 | 14 | #3278 |
| 1957 | 20 | #2591 |
| 1956 | 13 | #3396 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3440 |
| 1954 | 14 | #3066 |
| 1953 | 14 | #2977 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Evone as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Evone has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1953.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1922–1988