Evanna
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name "Eve" with the meaning "life-giver".
Name Census estimates that about 1,023 living Americans carry the first name Evanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evanna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evanna births was 2020 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evanna. 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
- • Evanna is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 335,048 Americans
Peak year
2020
67 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,892
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Evanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evanna from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 394 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evanna 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 Evanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Evanna, while Pennsylvania, Georgia, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evanna
The name Evanna originates from the Irish Gaelic language and culture. It is a variant of the name Naomh Bhannaigh, which means "holy benediction" or "blessed woman." The name Evanna likely emerged in the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries.
The name was derived from the Old Irish words "naomh" (saint or holy) and "bannaigh" (blessing or benediction). It was initially used as a feminine name in Ireland, particularly among Christian communities. The alternate spelling "Evanna" became more common in later centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evanna is found in the 9th-century Irish annals, where it is mentioned as the name of a nun who lived in the monastery of Kildare. Unfortunately, not much is known about her life or the exact dates she lived.
In the 12th century, an Irish noblewoman named Evanna Ní Chonchobair was recorded as the wife of Diarmaid Mac Murchada, the King of Leinster. She played a significant role in the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169.
During the 16th century, Evanna Ó Briain was a renowned Irish poet and historian from County Clare. She is remembered for her works that documented the history and genealogy of the Dalcassian clan.
In the 18th century, Evanna Lynch was an Irish harpist and composer who was known for her beautiful melodies and instrumental pieces. She lived from 1720 to 1790 and performed for various noble families in Ireland.
Another notable figure with the name Evanna was Evanna Innes, an Irish-American architect who lived from 1858 to 1932. She was one of the first female architects in the United States and designed several buildings in California, including the Mission Revival-style Storybook House in Los Angeles.
While the name Evanna has its roots in Irish culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world over the centuries, although its usage remains relatively uncommon compared to more popular Irish names.
People
Evanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evanna 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
Evanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,023 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evanna 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 335,048 US residents.
Is Evanna a common name?
We classify Evanna as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,077 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Evanna was 2020, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evanna is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evanna 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.