Evergreen
Always fresh, thriving, and unfading.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Evergreen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evergreen today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evergreen births was 2023 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evergreen. 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 Evergreen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2023
18 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,584
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Evergreen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evergreen from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 57 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evergreen 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 Evergreen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evergreen
The name Evergreen is a relatively modern moniker, emerging in the English language around the 18th century. Its origins can be traced back to the combination of the words "ever" and "green," reflecting a state of perpetual vibrancy and vitality. This name likely drew inspiration from the lush evergreen plants that maintain their verdant foliage throughout the year.
While the name itself may not have deep historical roots, its components hold symbolic significance across various cultures. The concept of "evergreen" has been celebrated in various mythologies and belief systems, often associated with concepts of immortality, resilience, and the cycle of life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evergreen can be found in the 1762 novel "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" by Tobias Smollett, where a character bears this moniker. However, it wasn't until the 19th and 20th centuries that the name gained wider popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Among the notable individuals who have carried the name Evergreen, we can mention:
1. Evergreen Jennings (1784-1886), an American Revolutionary War veteran known for his longevity.
2. Evergreen Hoskin (1855-1937), a Canadian politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
3. Evergreen Burdick (1868-1944), an American educator and suffragist who advocated for women's rights.
4. Evergreen Biggs (1904-1990), an American baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1920s.
5. Evergreen Snyder (1919-2008), an American artist known for her vibrant landscape paintings.
While the name Evergreen may not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, its symbolism and connection to nature have resonated with many parents seeking a unique and meaningful moniker for their children.
People
Evergreen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evergreen 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
Evergreen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evergreen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evergreen 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Evergreen a common name?
We classify Evergreen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evergreen most popular?
The single biggest year for Evergreen was 2023, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evergreen is about 7 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 Evergreen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evergreen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evergreen 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.
Is Evergreen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evergreen 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 Evergreen 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 many people are called Evergreen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Evergreen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.