Evar
An uncommon invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Evar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Evar today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evar births was 1914 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evar. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Evar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1914
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1914 SSA rank
#3,422
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Evar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Evar 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 Evar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Evar
The name Evar is an old Germanic name with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "aiwaz," meaning "age" or "eternity." The earliest known recorded use of the name was in the 7th century, where it appeared in various ancient manuscripts and records from the Frankish and Anglo-Saxon regions of Europe.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Evar was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the late 7th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Clovis II and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time. Another notable figure from the same era was Evar the Wise, a renowned scholar and theologian from the Kingdom of Mercia in present-day England.
During the Viking Age, the name Evar gained popularity among the Norse peoples of Scandinavia. It was commonly used by warriors and seafarers, as evidenced by its appearance in various Icelandic sagas and runestone inscriptions from the 9th and 10th centuries. One of the most famous Vikings bearing this name was Evar the Fearless, a legendary explorer and navigator who is said to have embarked on daring voyages across the North Atlantic.
In the Middle Ages, the name Evar continued to be used across various regions of Europe. Notable individuals from this period include Evar of Flanders, a 12th-century nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade, and Evar the Scribe, a renowned calligrapher and manuscript illuminator from the 13th century.
As the Renaissance dawned, the name Evar experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the Germanic regions of Europe. One of the most influential figures bearing this name was Evar Brahe, a 16th-century Swedish astronomer and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. Another notable individual was Evar von Trier, a 17th-century German composer and organist who was renowned for his sacred choral works.
Throughout history, the name Evar has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, scholars, warriors, and artists. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Europe and beyond.
People
Evar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evar 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
Evar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evar 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 - US residents.
Is Evar a common name?
We classify Evar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evar most popular?
The single biggest year for Evar was 1914, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evar is about 0 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 Evar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evar in the SSA data are male. 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 Evar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evar 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 Evar 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 Evar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.