Evell
A feminine name derived from the French word "éveil," meaning "awakening" or "arousal."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Evell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Evell today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evell births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evell. 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 Evell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#3,232
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Evell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Evell 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 Evell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Evell
The name Evell is a variant spelling of the more common Eve, which is derived from the Hebrew name Chavah, meaning "life-giver." The origin of this name can be traced back to the Book of Genesis, where Eve is described as the first woman created by God and the wife of Adam.
In the biblical narrative, Eve was persuaded by the serpent to eat the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Despite this transgression, Eve's name carries a positive connotation as the mother of all living beings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Evell dates back to the 13th century in England. It was a diminutive form of Eve, often used as a nickname or pet name. During this period, variant spellings such as Evelyn and Evelina were also popular.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Evell was Evell de Beauchamp, a noblewoman from Warwickshire, England, who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that she inherited land and properties from her father, William de Beauchamp.
In the 15th century, Evell Frampton, a merchant from Bristol, England, was mentioned in historical records for her involvement in the wool trade. She was known for her business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, which was remarkable for a woman during that era.
During the Renaissance period, Evell Calvert, an English poet and playwright, gained recognition for her literary works. Born in 1580, she was celebrated for her mastery of language and her contributions to the cultural landscape of Elizabethan England.
In the 18th century, Evell Nightingale was a renowned nurse and pioneer of modern nursing practices. Born in 1820, she is best known for her work during the Crimean War, where she tirelessly cared for wounded soldiers and advocated for better sanitation and healthcare standards.
Another notable figure with the name Evell was Evell Curie, a French scientist and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Born in 1867, she made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity, including the isolation of radium and polonium.
While the name Evell is relatively uncommon today, it holds a rich historical significance, tracing its roots back to biblical times and carrying the essence of life and resilience.
People
Evell + last name combinations
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FAQ
Evell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evell 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 Evell a common name?
We classify Evell 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, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evell most popular?
The single biggest year for Evell was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evell 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 Evell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evell 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 Evell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evell 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 Evell 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 Evell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.