Evee
A diminutive form of Eve, a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "life-giver".
Name Census estimates that about 641 living Americans carry the first name Evee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evee today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evee births was 2024 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evee. 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
641
~ 1 in 534,718 Americans
Peak year
2024
48 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,287
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Evee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 305 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evee 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 Evee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Evee, while Tennessee, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evee
The name Evee is a relatively modern variation of the name Eve, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. Eve is derived from the Hebrew word "hawwah," meaning "life-giver" or "source of life." This name is deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition, as it was the name given to the first woman according to the biblical book of Genesis.
While the name Eve has been in use for centuries, the spelling variation Evee is a more recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th century. It is believed to have been popularized as a diminutive or nickname form of Eve, potentially influenced by the trend of giving traditionally longer names a more modern and playful twist.
In terms of historical references, the name Eve is prominently featured in various religious texts and literary works throughout the ages. The most significant mention is in the Book of Genesis, where Eve is portrayed as the first woman created by God and the companion of Adam, the first man.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Eve can be found in the Bible itself, where she is referred to as the "mother of all living." However, it is important to note that the name Eve was not necessarily used by the historical figure herself, as the biblical account was written much later.
Over the centuries, several notable women have borne the name Eve or its variations, such as:
1. Eve (born c. 4000 BCE, according to biblical tradition) - The first woman in the biblical creation story.
2. Eve (French actress, 1923-1988) - A French actress and singer known for her roles in films like "Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne."
3. Eve Ensler (American playwright, born 1953) - The author of the acclaimed play "The Vagina Monologues" and a prominent feminist activist.
4. Eve Muirhead (Scottish curler, born 1990) - A Scottish curler who has won multiple medals at the Olympics and World Championships.
5. Eve Branson (English businesswoman, born 1924) - The mother of Sir Richard Branson and a prominent philanthropist and author.
While the name Evee is a more recent variation, it carries the same historical and cultural significance as its parent name, Eve. It is a name that has transcended time and cultures, representing the concept of life and the beginning of humanity.
People
Evee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evee 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
Evee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 641 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evee 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 534,718 US residents.
Is Evee a common name?
We classify Evee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 646 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evee most popular?
The single biggest year for Evee was 2024, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evee is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evee 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.