Evan
Evan is a Welsh name derived from Iefan, the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has Celtic roots and carries a gentle yet strong quality that has made it beloved across English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,349. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 8,661
- 2012: 7,912
- 2013: 7,120
- 2014: 6,725
- 2015: 5,916
- 2016: 5,613
- 2017: 4,727
- 2018: 4,392
- 2019: 3,964
- 2020: 3,418
- 2021: 3,207
- 2022: 2,845
- 2023: 2,597
- 2024: 2,535
- 2025: 2,412
- 2026 (projected): 2,349
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Works well across different ages from childhood through adulthood
- •Has a gentle sound while maintaining masculine strength
- •Rarely requires spelling corrections or pronunciation guidance
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Evan Peters
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Evan Rachel Wood
Actress
Evan Spiegel
Co-founder of Snapchat
Evan Longoria
Professional Baseball Player
Statistics
287,701
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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