Evaly
A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "eternal life".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Evaly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evaly today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evaly births was 2017 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evaly. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Evaly. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
2017
9 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,987
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Evaly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evaly from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 38 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evaly remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evaly 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 Evaly 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 Evaly
The given name Evaly is a unique and relatively uncommon name with a rich history that can be traced back to various regions and cultures. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language, where it was derived from the root word "aval," which means "strength" or "power."
During the medieval period, the name Evaly gained popularity in certain parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic influence. It was often used as a feminine form of the male name Eval or Eval, which shared a similar etymology. The name was also sometimes spelled as "Evalie" or "Evaly" in different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evaly can be found in the annals of the Frankish Empire, where a noblewoman named Evaly de Provence lived in the 9th century. She was known for her influential role in the court of King Charles the Bald and her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 12th century, a nun named Evaly von Burgau gained recognition for her pious life and her contributions to the establishment of a convent in the Rhineland region of Germany. Her devotion and charitable works earned her a reputation as a holy woman, and she is still revered in some religious communities today.
During the Renaissance period, the name Evaly found its way into the literary world. One notable figure was Evaly Montague, an English poet and playwright who lived in the late 16th century. Her works, though not widely known today, were praised for their lyrical quality and exploration of themes of love and nature.
In the 19th century, a French artist named Evaly Delacroix gained recognition for her vibrant paintings depicting scenes from everyday life in Paris. Her works are now part of several prestigious art collections and have been celebrated for their unique style and attention to detail.
Another notable figure with the name Evaly was Evaly Curie, a Polish-born physicist who lived from 1897 to 1972. She was the daughter of the renowned scientists Marie and Pierre Curie and made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity research, carrying on her family's legacy in the scientific community.
While the name Evaly may not be as common as other names, it carries a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by remarkable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the tapestry of human experience.
People
Evaly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evaly 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
Evaly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evaly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evaly 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 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Evaly a common name?
We classify Evaly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evaly most popular?
The single biggest year for Evaly was 2017, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evaly is about 9 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 Evaly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evaly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evaly 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 Evaly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evaly 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 Evaly 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 many people have the name Evaly?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Evaly, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.