Eyvonne
A feminine variant of the French name Yvonne meaning "yew tree".
Name Census estimates that about 446 living Americans carry the first name Eyvonne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eyvonne today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eyvonne births was 1959 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eyvonne. 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 Eyvonne is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eyvonnes were born before 1968.
People living today
446
~ 1 in 768,507 Americans
Peak year
1959
28 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1984 SSA rank
#9,490
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Eyvonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eyvonne from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 232 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eyvonne 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 Eyvonne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eyvonnes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eyvonne
The name Eyvonne has its roots in the Germanic languages, derived from the Old High German name Agiwina, which means "battle friend" or "fighter's friend." This name was popular during the Middle Ages in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas where Germanic tribes settled.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eyvonne can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the 9th century. The name appears in a document dated 845 CE, referring to a woman named Eyvonne who was a landowner in the region of Saxony.
In the 11th century, a noblewoman named Eyvonne de Montfort was a prominent figure in the court of William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England. She was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills, and played a crucial role in negotiations between the Norman and Anglo-Saxon nobility.
During the Renaissance period, Eyvonne Gaultier (1565-1638) was a French poet and playwright who gained recognition for her works that challenged societal norms and advocated for women's rights. Her plays were performed in the salons of Paris and attracted the attention of prominent intellectuals of the time.
In the 18th century, Eyvonne Descartes (1706-1772) was a renowned French mathematician and philosopher. She was the niece of the famous philosopher René Descartes and made significant contributions to the study of geometry and the development of analytical methods.
Another notable figure was Eyvonne Inés Arriaza (1768-1839), a Chilean poet and educator who played a vital role in the independence movement of Chile. Her poems and writings inspired patriotism and helped shape the cultural identity of the newly formed nation.
While the name Eyvonne may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings and pronunciations across different cultures, its origins can be traced back to the Germanic roots, reflecting a strong and courageous spirit.
People
Eyvonne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eyvonne 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
Eyvonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eyvonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 446 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eyvonne 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 768,507 US residents.
Is Eyvonne a common name?
We classify Eyvonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 771 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eyvonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Eyvonne was 1959, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eyvonne is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eyvonne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eyvonne 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.