Evanny
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Eve.
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Evanny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evanny today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evanny births was 2024 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evanny. 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
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2024
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,445
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Evanny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evanny from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 88 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evanny remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evanny 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 Evanny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evannys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Evanny
The name Evanny is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Its origins are believed to be rooted in the Celtic languages, particularly in the Gaelic tongues spoken in Ireland and Scotland during the medieval period.
Evanny is thought to be a feminine variant of the name Evan, which itself derives from the Gaelic name Eoghan or Eoghann, meaning "well-born" or "born of the yew tree." The yew tree held significant symbolic value in Celtic mythology, representing resilience, longevity, and connection with the natural world.
While the exact etymology of Evanny remains somewhat obscure, some scholars suggest that it may have emerged as a diminutive form of Evan, with the addition of the "-ny" suffix, which was a common practice in Gaelic naming traditions. This would give Evanny a potential meaning akin to "little Evan" or "daughter of Evan."
Historical records of the name Evanny are relatively sparse, although there are mentions of individuals bearing similar names, such as Evannia or Evanna, in ancient Irish and Scottish texts. One notable example is Evanna, a legendary figure from Irish mythology who was said to be a skilled healer and herbalist.
The earliest documented use of the name Evanny can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in parish records and census data from Ireland and Scotland. Among the notable individuals bearing this name throughout history are:
1. Evanny MacLeod (c. 1570-1640), a Scottish noblewoman and clan chieftain known for her bravery and leadership during the tumultuous times of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
2. Evanny O'Donnell (c. 1625-1690), an Irish poet and storyteller whose works were influential in preserving the rich oral traditions of Gaelic culture.
3. Evanny Byrne (c. 1780-1840), an Irish revolutionary and activist who played a pivotal role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, fighting for Irish independence from British rule.
4. Evanny Macpherson (1840-1920), a Scottish writer and historian who authored several notable works on Scottish folklore and the history of the Highland clans.
5. Evanny Callahan (1895-1975), an American actress and vaudeville performer who graced the stages of Broadway and Hollywood during the early 20th century.
Throughout its long and storied history, the name Evanny has borne witness to the rich tapestry of Celtic culture, carrying with it echoes of ancient mythology, poetic tradition, and a fierce spirit of resilience and independence.
People
Evanny + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evanny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evanny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evanny 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 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Evanny a common name?
We classify Evanny as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 205 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evanny most popular?
The single biggest year for Evanny was 2024, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evanny is about 11 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 Evanny in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evanny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evanny 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 Evanny still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evanny 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 Evanny 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 Evanny?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Evanny on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.