Euva
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from the Manx word "eauva" meaning "precious".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Euva. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Euva today is around 122 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Euva births was 1923 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Euva. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Euva is about 122 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Euvas were born before 1914.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Euva. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1923
10 babies that year
Average age
122
years old
1933 SSA rank
#4,429
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Euva: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Euva from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 54 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Euva remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Euva 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 Euva during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Euva
The given name Euva has its origins in the Balto-Slavic languages, spoken by various ethnic groups inhabiting parts of Eastern Europe and the Balkan region. It is believed to have emerged around the 8th century CE, during the height of the medieval Slavic cultures.
One theory suggests that Euva is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "yeva," meaning "life" or "vitality." This linguistic root can be traced back to the ancient Indo-European language family, indicating the name's deep historical roots.
Another hypothesis links Euva to the Old Church Slavonic word "yeva," which translates to "yew tree." In many Slavic cultures, the yew tree held symbolic significance, often associated with immortality, resilience, and longevity.
Earliest recorded instances of the name Euva can be found in various medieval chronicles and manuscripts from the Slavic lands. One notable example is the Codex Suprasliensis, a 10th-century Old Church Slavonic manuscript, which mentions an individual named Euva among the list of scribes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Euva. One of the earliest recorded figures is Euva of Moravia, a 9th-century noblewoman and influential figure in the Great Moravian Empire. Her exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but she is believed to have lived during the reign of Prince Rastislav (846-870 CE).
Another prominent bearer of the name was Euva Borislavich, a 12th-century prince of the Kievan Rus' and a member of the Rurikid dynasty. He was born around 1110 CE and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Rus' lands during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Euva Miloradovich was a 14th-century Serbian poet and scribe, renowned for her contributions to the preservation of medieval Serbian literature. Her exact dates of birth and death are uncertain, but she is believed to have lived during the reign of Stefan Dušan (1331-1355 CE).
The name Euva also gained prominence in the religious sphere. Euva of Novgorod was a 15th-century Russian Orthodox nun and the founder of the Euva Convent in Novgorod. She lived from approximately 1420 to 1489 CE and was known for her piety and spiritual guidance.
In more recent times, Euva Vorontsova was a 19th-century Russian aristocrat and socialite, born in 1810. She was a prominent figure in the cultural circles of St. Petersburg and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
While the name Euva has deep historical roots and has been borne by notable figures throughout the centuries, its usage has become relatively rare in modern times, especially outside of the Slavic cultural sphere.
People
Euva + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Euva as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Euva: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Euva?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Euva 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Euva a common name?
We classify Euva as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 107 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Euva most popular?
The single biggest year for Euva was 1923, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Euva is about 122 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Euva in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Euva a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Euva 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.
Is Euva still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Euva in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Euva can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Euva?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Euva at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.