Evaristo
Of Greek origin, meaning ever-abiding, eternal.
Name Census estimates that about 1,380 living Americans carry the first name Evaristo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Evaristo today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evaristo births was 1971 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evaristo. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 248,373 Americans
Peak year
1971
35 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,716
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Evaristo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evaristo from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 258 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evaristo 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 Evaristo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evaristos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Evaristo, while Illinois, Florida, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 159 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evaristo
The name Evaristo originates from the Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "euarestos," which means "well-pleasing" or "agreeable."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evaristo can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a Christian disciple. This connection suggests that the name may have been adopted by early Christian communities, possibly as a way to honor this disciple or to convey a sense of virtue and righteousness.
Throughout history, the name Evaristo has been borne by several notable individuals, including Evaristo Baschenis, an Italian painter from the 17th century known for his still-life works. Another notable bearer of the name was Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, an Italian composer and violinist who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
In the literary realm, Evaristo was the name of a character in the novel "The Wandering Jew" by Eugène Sue, published in the 19th century. This fictional character was a monk who played a significant role in the story, further contributing to the name's association with religious and philosophical themes.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Evaristo was Evaristo Madeddu, an Italian Sardinian patriot and military leader who fought against the Piedmontese occupation of Sardinia in the mid-19th century. His actions and sacrifices for the cause of Sardinian independence have made him a revered figure in Sardinian history.
Another notable bearer of the name was Evaristo Gómez Sánchez, a Mexican politician and journalist who served as the governor of Tamaulipas in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution and was renowned for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice.
While the name Evaristo has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been embraced by various communities throughout history, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. Its associations with virtue, agreeability, and religious themes have contributed to its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Evaristo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evaristo 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
Evaristo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evaristo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,380 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evaristo 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 248,373 US residents.
Is Evaristo a common name?
We classify Evaristo as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,880 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evaristo most popular?
The single biggest year for Evaristo was 1971, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evaristo is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evaristo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evaristo 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.
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.