Evvy
A diminutive of the name Eve, derived from Hebrew meaning "life-giver".
Name Census estimates that about 78 living Americans carry the first name Evvy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evvy today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evvy births was 2024 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evvy. 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 Evvy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
78
~ 1 in 4,394,286 Americans
Peak year
2024
15 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,334
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Evvy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evvy from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 42 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
Evvy 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 Evvy 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 Evvy
The name Evvy is a diminutive form of the name Evelyn, which has its origins in the French language. Evelyn is derived from the Germanic name Aveline, which means "desired" or "wished for." The name was originally a French diminutive of the Germanic name Avelina.
The earliest recorded use of the name Evelyn dates back to the 12th century, when it was used as a masculine name in England. It was not until the 16th century that the name began to be used as a feminine name, and it quickly gained popularity among the English aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Evelyn was Sir John Evelyn, an English writer and diarist who lived from 1620 to 1706. He is best known for his diaries, which provide a valuable insight into the social and political life of 17th-century England.
Another notable figure with the name Evelyn was Evelyn Underhill, a British writer and mystic who lived from 1875 to 1941. She was a leading figure in the spiritual movement known as the Anglo-Catholic Revival and is best known for her works on mysticism and spirituality.
In the realm of literature, the name Evelyn is associated with the character of Evelyn Woodhouse in the novel "The Woodlanders" by Thomas Hardy, published in 1887. The novel explores the complex relationships and social dynamics of a rural community in Victorian England.
The name Evvy, as a diminutive form of Evelyn, has been used throughout history, although it has been less common than the full name. One notable bearer of the name Evvy was Evvy Fride, an American artist and illustrator who lived from 1920 to 1991. She is best known for her illustrations in children's books and her work for various magazines and publications.
Another notable Evvy was Evvy Krieder, a German-American actress and singer who lived from 1909 to 1988. She appeared in several films and stage productions during the 1930s and 1940s, and was known for her versatility and talent.
While the name Evvy may not have had a significant historical impact, its roots in the French language and its connection to the more popular name Evelyn have given it a rich cultural heritage and a sense of timeless elegance.
People
Evvy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evvy 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
Evvy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evvy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 78 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evvy 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 4,394,286 US residents.
Is Evvy a common name?
We classify Evvy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 78 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evvy most popular?
The single biggest year for Evvy was 2024, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evvy 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 Evvy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evvy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evvy 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 Evvy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evvy 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 Evvy 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 Evvy?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.