Evie
A diminutive of Eve, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "life-giver".
Name Census estimates that about 16,093 living Americans carry the first name Evie. It sits at #284 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evie today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evie births was 2023 (1,174 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evie. 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
- • Although Evie is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 92 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Evie is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
16K
~ 1 in 21,298 Americans
Peak year
2023
1,174 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
1953 SSA rank
#284
Tracked since 1880
Gender
Gender distribution for Evie
Out of the 20,780 babies given the name Evie since 1880, 99.6% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Evie as a male name
- Ranked #3,993 in 1953
- 5 male births in 1953
- Peak: 1913 (7 births)
Evie as a female name
- Ranked #284 in 2024
- 1,112 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (1,174 births)
Popularity
Evie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6,813 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
Evie 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 Evie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 45 states and territories. Texas, California, Alabama recorded the most babies named Evie, while Alaska, Maine, Montana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 348 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evie
The name Evie is a diminutive form of the name Eve, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Hawwah, meaning "life-giver" or "source of life." Eve was the first woman according to the biblical Book of Genesis. The name Evie gained popularity as a pet form of Eve, particularly in English-speaking countries.
One of the earliest known uses of the name Evie can be traced back to the late 18th century. In 1794, a woman named Evie Marshall was mentioned in the records of the parish of Shotts, Scotland. This suggests that the name was in use, at least in some regions, during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Evie. One such person was Evie Greene (1909-1988), an American actress and vaudeville performer who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1930s and 1940s.
Another notable Evie was Evie Sands (born 1938), an American singer and actress who had several hit singles in the 1960s, including "Take Me for a Little While" and "I'll Never Stop Loving You."
In the literary world, Evie is the name of a character in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, published in 1951. The character Evie is the younger sister of the protagonist, Holden Caulfield.
Another famous Evie was Evie Hone (1894-1955), an Irish artist and stained-glass artist who gained recognition for her work in the early 20th century. Her stained-glass windows can be found in several churches and buildings across Ireland.
Lastly, Evie Tornquist (1901-1991) was a Swedish actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions in Sweden during the mid-20th century.
While the name Evie has its roots in the biblical Eve, it has evolved into a distinct and popular name in its own right, with a rich history spanning several centuries and cultures.
People
Evie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evie 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
Evie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16,093 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evie 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 21,298 US residents.
Is Evie a common name?
We classify Evie as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20,780 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evie most popular?
The single biggest year for Evie was 2023, when 1,174 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evie is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evie a female name?
Yes, 99.6% of people registered as Evie 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.