Evany
Of possible Latin origin, a name meaning "ebony" or "dark brown".
Name Census estimates that about 694 living Americans carry the first name Evany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evany today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evany births was 2009 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evany. 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
694
~ 1 in 493,882 Americans
Peak year
2009
42 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,835
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Evany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evany from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 263 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evany remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evany 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 Evany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evanys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Evany, while Florida, Arizona, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evany
The name Evany is a relatively modern variant of the name Ebony, which has its origins in the Greek word "ebenos." This word referred to a precious dark wood that was highly valued in ancient times. The name Ebony itself has been in use since the 16th century, although its exact origins are unclear.
It is believed that the name Evany emerged as a creative spelling variation of Ebony, possibly inspired by the French word "évène," which also means ebony wood. This spelling variation became popular in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
While the name Evany does not have a long historical legacy like many other names, it has gained popularity in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evany can be found in the 1980s, when it began appearing in birth records in various countries.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name Evany has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual is Evany Rosen, an American actress and singer who was born in 1984. Another is Evany Jose Thomas, an Australian professional basketball player born in 1991.
Additionally, there have been a few historical figures with the name Ebony, from which Evany is derived. For example, Ebony Browne was a British composer and musician who lived from 1928 to 2008. Ebony J. Fryer was an American artist and educator who lived from 1937 to 2004.
While the name Evany may not have a long and storied history like many ancient names, its connection to the precious ebony wood and its unique spelling have contributed to its growing popularity in recent times. As a relatively modern name, its legacy is still being written by those who bear it today.
People
Evany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evany 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
Evany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 694 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evany 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 493,882 US residents.
Is Evany a common name?
We classify Evany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 702 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evany most popular?
The single biggest year for Evany was 2009, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evany is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evany 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.