Evy
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 1,306 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a diminutive of the female given name Eva
Evy is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Eva, from the Hebrew Chavah meaning 'living' or 'life' — the name of the first woman in the Book of Genesis.
Evy has the vintage, continental European charm of short nickname names done perfectly. It's used in Scandinavia and the Netherlands as a standalone name, and in the English-speaking world as a refreshing alternative to the omnipresent Evie. Three letters, one syllable, and a name that has existed since humanity's first story.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Evy's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Evy breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Evy's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evy climbed 1589 spots in the last 20 years — from #5109 to #3520.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 222 | #3527 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 445 | #3653 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 275 | #5501 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 83 | #10359 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 39 | #9401 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 47 | #6899 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 45 | #6135 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 33 | #5011 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 30 | #4299 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 24 | #4010 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 33 | #4366 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 20 | #3649 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #2044 | — |
| 1890s | 5 | #1683 | — |
The Story of Evy
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Evy is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Evy are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Evy?
Only about 1 in every 81,818 babies born in 2024 was named Evy — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1895, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 445 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Evy by the numbers
- Would fill 27 school buses
- Meeting one Evy per day would take 3.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(77 years, 1895–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | #3520 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4219 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3087 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3567 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3240 |
| 2019 | 45 | #3469 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3304 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3210 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3540 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2863 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4575 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3595 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3183 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5260 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3535 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3898 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3603 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3736 |
| 2006 | 28 | #4998 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6089 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1895–2024