Evony
A girl's name of Latin origin with 582 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Evony hit its peak of 34 births in 2010, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Evony has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Evony ranks #8587 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Evony is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Ivony or Ebony — from the Latin ebenus ('ebony wood') and the Old French ivoire ('ivory'). As a name it evokes the beauty and richness of rare, precious materials.
Evony has a warm, flowing quality that bridges the popularity of names like Ivy, Ebony, and Evie. Its distinctive spelling and smooth sound give it an elegant, contemporary character while its precious-material associations root it in beauty and value.
EtymologyShow more
Evony is built from 5 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Latin naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Evony creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evony was #7526 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8587, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40 | #12019 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 174 | #7621 | — |
| 2000s | 177 | #7258 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 68 | #9915 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 112 | #6475 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 11 | #5859 | — |
The Story of Evony
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Evony is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Evony are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Evony?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Evony — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 177 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Evony by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Evony per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1979–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8587 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12544 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11537 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16009 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11419 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8759 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6335 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5226 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8133 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7077 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7802 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8735 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12598 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7218 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4330 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4846 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6890 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5581 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5598 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11191 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2024