Eevee
A feminine name with no established meaning, popularized by a Pokémon character.
Name Census estimates that about 566 living Americans carry the first name Eevee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eevee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eevee births was 2023 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eevee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
566
~ 1 in 605,573 Americans
Peak year
2023
77 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,603
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Eevee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eevee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 327 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eevee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eevee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eevees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Eevee, while Tennessee, New York, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eevee
The name Eevee has its origins in the Japanese anime and video game franchise Pokémon, where it was first introduced in the late 1990s. In the fictional world of Pokémon, Eevee is a species of Pokémon known as the "Evolution Pokémon" due to its ability to evolve into various other forms.
The name Eevee is not derived from any known language or culture, but rather was created by the developers of the Pokémon franchise as a unique name for this specific Pokémon species. The name itself is likely a combination of the words "evolution" and "ev," which refers to the "effort values" used in the games to determine a Pokémon's stats.
While the name Eevee does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, it has become a significant part of the popular culture surrounding the Pokémon franchise since its introduction. As one of the most recognizable and beloved Pokémon, Eevee has appeared in numerous video games, anime series, movies, and various merchandise.
In the Pokémon universe, Eevee is a Normal-type Pokémon that can evolve into eight different forms, each with a unique type and appearance. Some of the most famous Eevee evolutions include Vaporeon (Water-type), Jolteon (Electric-type), and Flareon (Fire-type).
While Eevee itself is a fictional character, the name has gained popularity among fans of the franchise, and some notable individuals have embraced it as a nickname or stage name. One example is the American YouTuber and gamer known as "EeveeGirl96," who has over 1.5 million subscribers on her channel where she uploads Pokémon-related content.
Another individual who has used the name Eevee is the American voice actress Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, who has provided the voice for Eevee in various Pokémon animated projects. Additionally, in the world of competitive Pokémon battling, several top players have adopted nicknames or team names that incorporate Eevee, such as "EeveeKitty" and "EeveeBoo."
While the name Eevee may not have a rich historical background like many traditional names, its cultural significance within the Pokémon franchise cannot be understated. As a beloved and iconic character, Eevee has captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide and has become a symbol of the franchise's enduring popularity.
People
Eevee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eevee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eevee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eevee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 566 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eevee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 605,573 US residents.
Is Eevee a common name?
We classify Eevee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 570 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eevee most popular?
The single biggest year for Eevee was 2023, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eevee is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eevee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eevee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.