Evester
Of Latin origin, potentially meaning "from the summer" or "son of Eva".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Evester. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Evester today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evester births was 1909 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evester. 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
- • The typical person named Evester is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Evesters were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Evester. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1909
5 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1955 SSA rank
#4,041
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Evester: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evester from the 1900s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 10 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
Evester 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 Evester 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 Evester
The given name Evester has its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots tracing back to the Hellenic era around the 5th century BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Greek word "evesteros," which means "younger" or "junior." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a way to distinguish between older and younger individuals with the same name.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no known references or characters bearing the name Evester. However, the name's association with the concept of youth and lineage aligns with the cultural significance of genealogy and familial legacy in ancient Greek society.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Evester can be found in historical documents from the Byzantine Empire, dating back to the 6th century CE. During this period, the name was primarily used among the Greek-speaking populations of the eastern Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Evester was a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. Although not much is known about his life and works, he is mentioned in several historical records from that era, indicating the name's presence among the educated classes of the Byzantine Empire.
Another historical figure bearing the name Evester was a military commander who served under the Byzantine Emperor Basil II in the late 10th century. He is recorded as having led several successful campaigns against the Bulgarians, contributing to the expansion of the Byzantine Empire's influence in the Balkans.
In the 12th century, an Evester is mentioned in the chronicles of the Crusades, where he is described as a knight who fought alongside the Frankish armies during the Third Crusade. His exact identity and origin remain uncertain, but his inclusion in these historical accounts highlights the name's presence among the European nobility of that time.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian painter named Evester Fiorentini lived in the 15th century. While little is known about his life and artistic achievements, his name suggests that the name had spread to Italy and was in use among the artistic circles of the time.
The 19th century saw the birth of Evester Loomis, an American banker and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the railroad industry in the United States. Born in 1816, he was a prominent figure in the financial and transportation sectors of his era.
While the name Evester may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical roots and connections to various cultural and linguistic traditions make it a fascinating example of how names can reflect the diverse influences and experiences of humanity throughout the ages.
People
Evester + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evester 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
Evester: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evester?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evester 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Evester a common name?
We classify Evester as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evester most popular?
The single biggest year for Evester was 1909, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evester is about 77 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 Evester in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evester a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evester 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 Evester still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evester 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 Evester 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 have the name Evester?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.