Evamarie
Life-bearer; feminine form of names meaning "life" or "living one".
Name Census estimates that about 899 living Americans carry the first name Evamarie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evamarie today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evamarie births was 2016 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evamarie. 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
899
~ 1 in 381,262 Americans
Peak year
2016
38 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,988
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Evamarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evamarie from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 249 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evamarie 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 Evamarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evamaries live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Evamarie, while Texas, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evamarie
The name Evamarie is a compound name derived from the combination of the Hebrew name Eva and the Latin name Marie. The first part, Eva, is a variant of the Hebrew name Chavah, which translates to "life-giver" or "mother of all living." This name has its roots in the biblical story of Adam and Eve, with Eve being the first woman created by God according to the Book of Genesis.
The second part, Marie, is derived from the Latin name Maria, which is the Latinized form of the Hebrew name Miryam. This name is believed to have its origins in the ancient Egyptian word "mer," meaning "beloved" or "loved one." Marie was a popular name among early Christians, as it was the name of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evamarie can be traced back to the 16th century in Germany, where it was used as a compound name for female children. During this time, it was common practice to combine traditional names to create new variations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Evamarie. One of the earliest recorded was Evamarie von Essen (1472-1539), a German noblewoman and landowner known for her philanthropic work and support for the Protestant Reformation.
Another prominent figure was Evamarie von Förster (1801-1884), a German writer and novelist who wrote under the pen name E.M. Arndt. Her works often explored themes of love, family, and societal norms.
In the 20th century, Evamarie Marquart (1915-1991) was a German actress and film producer who appeared in numerous movies and television shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
Evamarie Wendel (1923-2008) was an Austrian-American actress best known for her role as Mrs. Kreeger in the television series "The Jeffersons."
Lastly, Evamarie Müller (1932-2009) was a German swimmer who won two gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, in the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke events.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Evamarie throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of this compound name's legacy.
People
Evamarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evamarie 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
Evamarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evamarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 899 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evamarie 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 381,262 US residents.
Is Evamarie a common name?
We classify Evamarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 960 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evamarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Evamarie was 2016, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evamarie is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evamarie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evamarie 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.