Evonne
A girl's name of Germanic origin with 5,047 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Evonne has 5,047 recorded U.S. births across 113+ years, peaking at 124 in 1957. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Evonne ranks #12540 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Evonne is a girl's baby name of Germanic origin, a French variant of Yvonne meaning 'yew tree' or 'archer,' from the Germanic yv (yew wood, used for bows). The E- opening is a French phonetic variation of the Y- in Yvonne.
Evonne carries the same graceful, Franco-Germanic heritage as Yvonne but with a softer, more accessible opening. Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley — one of the greatest Aboriginal athletes in history — gave this name enduring sporting prestige. It has a gentle, old-world elegance that's aging beautifully into a vintage-chic choice.
EtymologyShow more
Evonne first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1911. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Germanic classification suggests a path from germanic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evonne was #6050 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12540, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 41 | #11847 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 129 | #9091 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 183 | #6861 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 263 | #4237 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 453 | #2435 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 705 | #1487 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 888 | #1162 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 1,011 | #982 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 681 | #992 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 488 | #1073 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 172 | #2371 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 33 | #3718 | — |
The Story of Evonne
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1957, Evonne is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Evonne are most likely born between 1947 and 1967.
How rare is Evonne?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Evonne — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1911, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 1,011 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Evonne by the numbers
- Would fill 105 school buses
- Meeting one Evonne per day would take 13.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(110 years, 1911–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12540 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10572 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8699 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16008 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11418 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7864 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10836 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8959 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6504 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12197 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8197 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7890 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6956 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9933 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11570 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7795 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11062 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5956 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6676 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7630 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1911–2024