Evola
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin word "evolare" meaning "to fly away".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Evola. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evola today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evola births was 1927 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evola. 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 Evola is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Evolas were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Evola. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1927
9 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1953 SSA rank
#5,942
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Evola: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evola from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evola 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 Evola 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 Evola
The name Evola has its origins in the Latin language, emerging during the classical Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "Evolvƫre," which means "to unroll" or "to unfold." This name was likely given to individuals associated with the unfolding or revealing of knowledge, wisdom, or enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evola dates back to the 2nd century AD, when it was mentioned in the writings of the Roman philosopher and historian, Plutarch. In his work titled "On the Delays of the Divine Vengeance," Plutarch refers to a certain "Evola the Philosopher," suggesting that the name was associated with intellectual pursuits during that time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Evola was found in various monastic records and ecclesiastical documents across Europe. This indicates that it may have been adopted by members of religious orders or scholars within the church. One notable figure from this period was Evola of Burgundy, a 12th-century Benedictine monk and scholar known for his contributions to the study of canon law.
In the Renaissance era, the name Evola gained prominence among humanist scholars and intellectuals. One such individual was Evola Caraffa, an Italian philosopher and poet born in Naples in 1456. He was renowned for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman sources.
The 19th century saw the birth of Evola Drago, an Italian painter and sculptor from Palermo, Sicily (1818-1891). His works, which often depicted scenes from Italian folklore and mythology, were highly regarded and can be found in numerous museums and private collections throughout Italy.
Another notable figure bearing the name Evola was Giulio Evola (1898-1974), an Italian philosopher, artist, and esotericist. He was a prominent figure in the Traditionalist School of thought and authored several influential works on metaphysics, spirituality, and the occult.
It is worth noting that while the name Evola has been recorded throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names of Latin or Italian origin. This rarity has contributed to its distinctive character and has allowed it to retain its connection to its linguistic roots and historical associations with knowledge, wisdom, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Evola + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evola as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evola: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evola?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evola 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Evola a common name?
We classify Evola as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evola most popular?
The single biggest year for Evola was 1927, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evola is about 86 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 Evola in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evola a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evola 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 Evola still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evola 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 Evola 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 share the name Evola?
Want to know how many Americans are named Evola? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.