Evanora
A variant of the English name "Eva", derived from Hebrew meaning "life-giver".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Evanora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evanora today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evanora births was 2023 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evanora. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2023
48 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,579
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Evanora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evanora 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 94 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
Evanora 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 Evanora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evanoras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Evanora
The given name Evanora is a modern variation of the name Evanora, which has its roots in the Old English language. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two words, "aefe" meaning "life" and "nor" meaning "honor." Thus, the name Evanora can be interpreted as "honored life" or "life of honor."
In ancient times, the name was primarily used in regions where Old English was spoken, such as parts of modern-day England and Wales. While there are no records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is thought to have been commonly used among the Anglo-Saxon population during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded example of the name Evanora can be traced back to the 12th century. One of the first known individuals with this name was Evanora of Huntingdon, a noblewoman who lived in Huntingdonshire, England, around 1150 AD.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Evanora was Evanora de Beaumont, a French aristocrat who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her involvement in the court of King Louis IX of France.
In the 15th century, Evanora Wycliffe, an English scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the translation of the Bible into the English language. She was a contemporary of John Wycliffe, the influential religious reformer.
During the Renaissance period, Evanora Caterina Cornaro was a Venetian noblewoman and the last Queen of Cyprus. She ruled from 1474 to 1489 and is remembered for her efforts in maintaining Venetian control over the island.
In the 19th century, Evanora Bronte was a lesser-known member of the famous Bronte literary family. She was the younger sister of the renowned writers Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte, and is said to have been a talented artist and writer herself.
While the name Evanora has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other English names. However, its unique meaning and historical connections have contributed to its enduring appeal and continued use in modern times.
People
Evanora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evanora 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
Evanora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evanora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evanora 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Evanora a common name?
We classify Evanora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evanora most popular?
The single biggest year for Evanora was 2023, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evanora is about 4 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 Evanora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evanora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evanora 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 Evanora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evanora 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 Evanora 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 common is the name Evanora?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.