Everett
Everett is an English name derived from the Old English surname meaning 'brave as a wild boar.' It has a distinguished, vintage feel with roots in both medieval England and New England heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,426. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,343
- 2012: 1,740
- 2013: 2,148
- 2014: 2,538
- 2015: 3,050
- 2016: 3,514
- 2017: 3,781
- 2018: 4,029
- 2019: 4,082
- 2020: 4,013
- 2021: 4,250
- 2022: 4,141
- 2023: 3,826
- 2024: 3,961
- 2025: 4,287
- 2026 (projected): 4,426
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well in professional settings
- •Has the trendy nickname 'Rhett' built in
- •Vintage name that feels fresh and current
Similar Names
Famous People
Everett Dirksen
U.S. Senator and political leader
Rupert Everett
British actor
Everett McGill
Actor known for 'Twin Peaks'
Edward Everett
Orator who spoke before Lincoln at Gettysburg
Statistics
135,900
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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