Evaluna
A feminine name blending Eva and Luna, meaning "life giver" and "moon".
Name Census estimates that about 806 living Americans carry the first name Evaluna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evaluna today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evaluna births was 2022 (175 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evaluna. 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
806
~ 1 in 425,254 Americans
Peak year
2022
175 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,101
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Evaluna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evaluna 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 625 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
Evaluna 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 Evaluna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evalunas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Evaluna, while Virginia, Nevada, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evaluna
The name Evaluna is a relatively modern invention, believed to have emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct etymological roots in a specific language or culture. However, some linguists speculate that it may be a combination of the names Eva and Luna, derived from the Hebrew name Havah (meaning "life") and the Latin word for moon, respectively.
Despite its recent origins, the name Evaluna has gained popularity in certain regions, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. This can be attributed to the influence of Colombian singer and actress Evaluna Montaner, born in 1997, who rose to fame as part of the musical group Mau y Ricky alongside her brothers.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Evaluna, a few notable individuals have carried this name in modern times. One of the earliest recorded bearers is Evaluna Montaner herself, who has helped popularize the name through her successful music career and public persona.
Another prominent figure with this name is Evaluna Barjacoba, a Venezuelan model and social media influencer born in 1995. She has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram, where she shares her fashion sense and lifestyle with her fans.
In the world of literature, Evaluna Merino is a Chilean writer and poet born in 1985. She has published several collections of poetry and has received recognition for her work in her home country.
Evaluna Melo, born in 1998, is a Mexican actress and singer who has appeared in various television shows and telenovelas, including the popular series "Mi Marido Tiene Familia" (My Husband Has a Family).
Lastly, Evaluna Montaner de Ramírez, born in 2018, is the daughter of Evaluna Montaner and her husband, singer Camilo Echeverry. As the child of two renowned artists, she has already gained a certain level of public attention and recognition from a young age.
It is worth noting that while the name Evaluna has gained traction in recent decades, it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. Its popularity may continue to fluctuate over time, influenced by cultural trends, celebrity endorsements, and personal preferences.
People
Evaluna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evaluna 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
Evaluna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evaluna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 806 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evaluna 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 425,254 US residents.
Is Evaluna a common name?
We classify Evaluna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 811 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evaluna most popular?
The single biggest year for Evaluna was 2022, when 175 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evaluna is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evaluna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evaluna 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.