Evan Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Evan is a popular choice in Wales, often used as a form of the name John.

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A Deep Dive

Evan Overview

Meaning

The Lord is gracious, born of yew

Gender

Boy

Origin

Welsh, Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Welsh name “Ieuan,” a form of John, meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɛv.ən/

Popularity

Evan is a popular name in many countries, particularly in English-speaking regions. Recently, Evan has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Classic, Short, Popular

Associated Traits

Friendly, intelligent, creative, dependable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Evan is associated with the biblical figure John the Baptist, known for his role in baptizing Jesus.

Name Day

June 24th
A Deep Dive

Evan Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ewan, Owen, Euan, Even, Evin, Evander, Evann, Evyn

Common Nicknames

Evie, Evanie, Ev, Evvy

Diminutives

E, Evy, Evi, Eve

Famous People

  • Evan Rachel Wood
    (American Actress)
  • Evan Peters
    (American Actor)
  • Evan Spiegel
    (American Entrepreneur)
  • Evan Longoria
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Evan Williams
    (American Entrepreneur)
  • Evan Bayh
    (American Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Evan Hansen
    ("Dear Evan Hansen," Musical)
  • "Evan Almighty"
    (Film)
  • Evan Peters
    ("American Horror Story," TV Series)
  • Evan Walker
    ("The 5th Wave," Novel)
  • Evan Treborn
    ("The Butterfly Effect," Film)
  • Evan Lewis
    ("Final Destination 2," Film)

Places

  • Evan City
    (Minnesota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Evan?

Evan means “born of yew,” “the Lord is gracious” or “God is gracious.” Those with the name Evan are often viewed as strong and kind-hearted, embodying qualities of bravery and compassion.

What Is the Origin of The Name Evan?

Evan has roots in Welsh and Scottish cultures. It is derived from the Welsh name “Ifan,” which is a form of John, and the Scottish name “Eóghan.”

Evan Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Evan in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1162021#1332022#1372023
Top 3 Rankings#352009#362010#382008

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Evan

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023137
(-4 from 2022)
2581
(-258 from 2022)
0.14095
2022133
(-17 from 2021)
2839
(-363 from 2021)
0.15158
2021116
(-11 from 2020)
3202
(-210 from 2020)
0.17090
2020105
(-9 from 2019)
3412
(-550 from 2019)
0.18447
201996
(-11 from 2018)
3962
(-426 from 2018)
0.20616
201885
No change from 2017
4388
(-337 from 2017)
0.22575
201785
(-16 from 2016)
4725
(-886 from 2016)
0.23874
201669
(-2 from 2015)
5611
(-304 from 2015)
0.27700
201567
(-9 from 2014)
5915
(-809 from 2014)
0.28932
201458
(-3 from 2013)
6724
(-395 from 2013)
0.32813
201355
(-8 from 2012)
7119
(-789 from 2012)
0.35230
201247
(-7 from 2011)
7908
(-750 from 2011)
0.38971
201140
(-4 from 2010)
8658
(-1073 from 2010)
0.42621
201036
(-1 from 2009)
9731
(-548 from 2009)
0.47366
200935
(+3 from 2008)
10279
(+353 from 2008)
0.48465
200838
(+2 from 2007)
9926
(-369 from 2007)
0.45523
200740
(+2 from 2006)
10295
(+166 from 2006)
0.46477
200642
(-3 from 2005)
10129
(+20 from 2005)
0.46201
200539
No change from 2004
10109
(+127 from 2004)
0.47519
200439
(+5 from 2003)
9982
(+538 from 2003)
0.47233
200344
(+12 from 2002)
9444
(+2060 from 2002)
0.44947
200256
No change from 2001
7384
(+125 from 2001)
0.35729
200156
(-1 from 2000)
7259
(-74 from 2000)
0.35095
200055
(+2 from 1999)
7333
(+483 from 1999)
0.35114
199957
(+6 from 1998)
6850
(+766 from 1998)
0.33595
199863
(-2 from 1997)
6084
(+82 from 1997)
0.30005
199761
(+4 from 1996)
6002
(+424 from 1996)
0.30043
199665
(-5 from 1995)
5578
(-512 from 1995)
0.27838
199560
(+2 from 1994)
6090
(+195 from 1994)
0.30278
199462
No change from 1993
5895
(-194 from 1993)
0.28920
199362
(+4 from 1992)
6089
(+39 from 1992)
0.29479
199266
(+4 from 1991)
6050
(+600 from 1991)
0.28821
199170
(+1 from 1990)
5450
(+141 from 1990)
0.25711
199071
(-2 from 1989)
5309
(+383 from 1989)
0.24670
198969
(+5 from 1988)
4926
(+591 from 1988)
0.23502
198874
(+9 from 1987)
4335
(+466 from 1987)
0.21650
198783
(-2 from 1986)
3869
(-19 from 1986)
0.19839
198681
(+10 from 1985)
3888
(+669 from 1985)
0.20232
198591
(+7 from 1984)
3219
(+282 from 1984)
0.16727
198498
(-5 from 1983)
2937
(-109 from 1983)
0.15650
198393
(+15 from 1982)
3046
(+378 from 1982)
0.16345
1982108
(+31 from 1981)
2668
(+696 from 1981)
0.14137
1981139
(+20 from 1980)
1972
(+348 from 1980)
0.10589
1980159
(+10 from 1979)
1624
(+222 from 1979)
0.08756
1979169
(+29 from 1978)
1402
(+245 from 1978)
0.07827
1978198
(+22 from 1977)
1157
(+151 from 1977)
0.06772
1977220
(+34 from 1976)
1006
(+228 from 1976)
0.05885
1976254
(+48 from 1975)
778
(+157 from 1975)
0.04765
1975302
(-10 from 1974)
621
(-10 from 1974)
0.03828
1974292
(+13 from 1973)
631
(+57 from 1973)
0.03871
1973305
(+17 from 1972)
574
(+14 from 1972)
0.03557
1972322
(+11 from 1971)
560
(+10 from 1971)
0.03345
1971333
(-10 from 1970)
550
(-45 from 1970)
0.03026
1970323
(+9 from 1969)
595
(+51 from 1969)
0.03124
1969332
(+33 from 1968)
544
(+93 from 1968)
0.02974
1968365
(-27 from 1967)
451
(-41 from 1967)
0.02540
1967338
(-19 from 1966)
492
(-55 from 1966)
0.02765
1966319
(+2 from 1965)
547
(-11 from 1965)
0.03009
1965321
(-5 from 1964)
558
(-47 from 1964)
0.02945
1964316
(+57 from 1963)
605
(+150 from 1963)
0.02985
1963373
(-18 from 1962)
455
(-40 from 1962)
0.02204
1962355
(+6 from 1961)
495
(+8 from 1961)
0.02355
1961361
(+11 from 1960)
487
(+36 from 1960)
0.02258
1960372
(+27 from 1959)
451
(+54 from 1959)
0.02083
1959399
(+34 from 1958)
397
(+69 from 1958)
0.01832
1958433
(+8 from 1957)
328
(+27 from 1957)
0.01522
1957441
(-40 from 1956)
301
(-56 from 1956)
0.01375
1956401
(+6 from 1955)
357
(+34 from 1955)
0.01663
1955407
(+17 from 1954)
323
(+36 from 1954)
0.01545
1954424
(-4 from 1953)
287
(+12 from 1953)
0.01387
1953420
(-14 from 1952)
275
(-14 from 1952)
0.01373
1952406
(+42 from 1951)
289
(+63 from 1951)
0.01465
1951448
(+11 from 1950)
226
(+18 from 1950)
0.01182
1950459
(+46 from 1949)
208
(+34 from 1949)
0.01144
1949505
(+7 from 1948)
174
(+9 from 1948)
0.00966
1948512
(-49 from 1947)
165
(-45 from 1947)
0.00926
1947463
(+38 from 1946)
210
(+44 from 1946)
0.01131
1946501
(+9 from 1945)
166
(+28 from 1945)
0.01006
1945510
(+12 from 1944)
138
(+2 from 1944)
0.01006
1944522
(-14 from 1943)
136
(-12 from 1943)
0.00979
1943508
(-12 from 1942)
148
(-6 from 1942)
0.01017
1942496
(+30 from 1941)
154
(+26 from 1941)
0.01094
1941526
(-9 from 1940)
128
(+2 from 1940)
0.01020
1940517
(-14 from 1939)
126
No change from 1939
0.01062
1939503
(+8 from 1938)
126
(-2 from 1938)
0.01112
1938511
(+18 from 1937)
128
(+8 from 1937)
0.01126
1937529
(+57 from 1936)
120
(+23 from 1936)
0.01097
1936586
(-28 from 1935)
97
(-9 from 1935)
0.00911
1935558
(-66 from 1934)
106
(-30 from 1934)
0.00991
1934492
(+58 from 1933)
136
(+28 from 1933)
0.01281
1933550
(-5 from 1932)
108
(-8 from 1932)
0.01059
1932545
(+9 from 1931)
116
(+4 from 1931)
0.01080
1931554
(-22 from 1930)
112
(-14 from 1930)
0.01047
1930532
(+4 from 1929)
126
(+8 from 1929)
0.01116
1929536
(-7 from 1928)
118
(-12 from 1928)
0.01065
1928529
(-57 from 1927)
130
(-34 from 1927)
0.01139
1927472
(+67 from 1926)
164
(+37 from 1926)
0.01411
1926539
(-56 from 1925)
127
(-30 from 1925)
0.01109
1925483
(-8 from 1924)
157
(-13 from 1924)
0.01364
1924475
(+27 from 1923)
170
(+23 from 1923)
0.01454
1923502
(-44 from 1922)
147
(-35 from 1922)
0.01298
1922458
(+36 from 1921)
182
(+25 from 1921)
0.01617
1921494
(-12 from 1920)
157
(-2 from 1920)
0.01380
1920482
(+33 from 1919)
159
(+27 from 1919)
0.01444
1919515
(-69 from 1918)
132
(-46 from 1918)
0.01300
1918446
No change from 1917
178
(+17 from 1917)
0.01697
1917446
(-33 from 1916)
161
(-21 from 1916)
0.01678
1916413
(+35 from 1915)
182
(+33 from 1915)
0.01971
1915448
(+41 from 1914)
149
(+50 from 1914)
0.01691
1914489
(-41 from 1913)
99
(+7 from 1913)
0.01449
1913448
(-2 from 1912)
92
(+15 from 1912)
0.01716
1912446
(+116 from 1911)
77
(+48 from 1911)
0.01706
1911562
(-61 from 1910)
29
(-2 from 1910)
0.01201
1910501
(+18 from 1909)
31
(+6 from 1909)
0.01487
1909519
(-20 from 1908)
25
No change from 1908
0.01414
1908499
(+41 from 1907)
25
(+5 from 1907)
0.01503
1907540
(-109 from 1906)
20
(-6 from 1906)
0.01261
1906431
(+76 from 1905)
26
(+6 from 1905)
0.01805
1905507
(+179 from 1904)
20
(+8 from 1904)
0.01396
1904686
(-256 from 1903)
12
(-10 from 1903)
0.00866
1903430
(+45 from 1902)
22
(+2 from 1902)
0.01701
1902475
(-92 from 1901)
20
(-4 from 1901)
0.01507
1901383
(+86 from 1900)
24
No change from 1900
0.02076
1900469
(-12 from 1899)
24
(+7 from 1899)
0.01480
1899457
(-54 from 1898)
17
(-7 from 1898)
0.01476
1898403
(+70 from 1897)
24
(+7 from 1897)
0.01817
1897473
(+78 from 1896)
17
(+3 from 1896)
0.01394
1896551
(+28 from 1895)
14
(+1 from 1895)
0.01085
1895579
(-212 from 1894)
13
(-12 from 1894)
0.01027
1894367
(+81 from 1893)
25
(+8 from 1893)
0.02002
1893448
(-26 from 1892)
17
(-3 from 1892)
0.01404
1892422
(-11 from 1891)
20
(+2 from 1891)
0.01521
1891411
(-35 from 1890)
18
(-4 from 1890)
0.01647
1890376
(+70 from 1889)
22
(+5 from 1889)
0.01838
1889446
(-48 from 1888)
17
(-5 from 1888)
0.01428
1888398
(-42 from 1887)
22
(+1 from 1887)
0.01694
1887356
(+222 from 1886)
21
(+10 from 1886)
0.01921
1886578
(-214 from 1885)
11
(-12 from 1885)
0.00924
1885364
(+11 from 1884)
23
(+1 from 1884)
0.01984
1884375
(+37 from 1883)
22
(+4 from 1883)
0.01792
1883412
(+128 from 1882)
18
(+6 from 1882)
0.01600
1882540
(-208 from 1881)
12
(-12 from 1881)
0.00983
1881332
(+31 from 1880)
24
(+2 from 1880)
0.02217
1880363
First SSA data recorded
22
First SSA data recorded
0.01858

American States Popularity Rankings for Evan

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#792021#872022#972023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#852021#962022#952023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1262021#1352022#1402023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#982021#1182022#1142023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1442021#1292022#1532023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1072021#1292022#1282023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1362021#1522022#1552023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1502021#1642022#1922023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#752021#932022#1122023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#982021#1202022#832023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2042021#1582022#2172023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1332021#1402022#1502023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1252021#1052022#1162023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1752021#1802022#1592023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1582021#1422022#1432023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1202021#1282022#1352023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1082021#1262022#1442023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1192021#1962022#2502023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#942021#1212022#1432023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1452021#1502022#1732023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1492021#1802022#2272023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#852021#922022#832023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1902021#2302022#2032023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1282021#1432022#1592023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1642021#1452022#1892023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1182021#2162022#2162023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1522021#1742022#1812023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1572021#1882022#2852023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2622021#2202022#2992023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1392021#1782022#2172023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1212021#1622022#1782023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2042021#2012022#2292023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1872021#2612022#1942023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1962021#3622022#2032023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1292021#1402022#1052023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2342021#2732022#3532023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#842021#1342022#1032023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1132021#1392022#1002023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1192021#912022#1542023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3082021#742022#1582023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1722020#2932021#2872023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1292021#2942022#1712023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#822021#1772022#1382023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#642020#832021#1382022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1542019#1542022#1232023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#902021#1842022#2172023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1062021#1072022#1912023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#532018#712019#702021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1772020#1802021#2392023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#962020#1372021#1842022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1132016#842017#852018

Popularity Rankings for Evan in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#682015#402016#102018

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#322021#402022#292023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#582020#532021#582022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#582021#542022#582023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#562021#672022#732023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#632020#652021#682022

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#721984#821985#931987

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1162020#1112021#1012022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1272021#1262022#1482023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1502019#1392020#1582021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1762021#1562022#1812023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1942011#1822012#1972015

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1972018#1922019#1832020

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2442021#2152022#2062023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4792022#3032023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3092020#3272021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4552017#5982019#3592022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4242023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4652021#5002022#4752023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Evan a Name for Boys or Girls?

Evan has traditionally been a boy’s name, but it’s also being embraced for girls. This name’s charm and strength make it perfect for everyone.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Evan

Evan in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Evan Rachel Wood (Actress, born 1987): An American actress known for her roles in film and television, including the HBO series "Westworld."
  • Evan Peters (Actor, born 1987): An American actor known for his work on "American Horror Story" and "X-Men" film series.
  • Evan Spiegel (Entrepreneur, born 1990): An American entrepreneur who co-founded Snapchat and serves as its CEO.
  • Evan Longoria (Baseball Player, born 1985): An American professional baseball third baseman who has played for the Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants.
  • Evan Williams (Entrepreneur, born 1972): An American entrepreneur who co-founded Twitter and served as its CEO.
  • Evan Bayh (Politician, born 1955): An American politician who served as the Governor of Indiana and a U.S. Senator.
  • Evan Parker (Saxophonist, born 1944): An English saxophonist known for his innovative techniques in free jazz.
  • Evan Davis (Journalist, born 1962): A British journalist and economist known for his work on BBC programs like "Newsnight."
  • Evan Roberts (Radio Host, born 1983): An American sports radio personality known for co-hosting the WFAN midday show.
  • Evan Fong (YouTuber, born 1992): A Canadian YouTuber and video game commentator known for his channel "VanossGaming."
  • Evan S. Connell (Author, 1924–2013): An American author known for his novels "Mrs. Bridge" and "Mr. Bridge."
  • Evan Thomas (Journalist, born 1951): An American journalist and author known for his works on American history and politics.
  • Evan Lysacek (Figure Skater, born 1985): An American figure skater who won the gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
  • Evan Jones (Poet, 1927–2015): A Jamaican-born poet known for his works such as "The Song of the Banana Man."
  • Evan Hansen ("Dear Evan Hansen," 2015 Musical): A high school student with social anxiety who becomes involved in a lie that spirals out of control.
  • "Evan Almighty" (2007 Film): A comedy about a congressman named Evan Baxter who is tasked by God to build an ark.
  • Evan Peters ("American Horror Story," 2011 TV Series): An actor known for his various roles in the horror anthology series.
  • Evan Walker ("The 5th Wave," 2013 Novel by Rick Yancey): A mysterious young man who saves the protagonist and may hold the key to humanity's survival.
  • Evan Treborn ("The Butterfly Effect," 2004 Film): A man who discovers he can travel back in time and change his past, with unintended consequences.
  • Evan Lewis ("Final Destination 2," 2003 Film): A character who experiences premonitions about a series of deadly events.
  • Evan Lawson ("Royal Pains," 2009 TV Series): The younger brother of the main character, Hank Lawson, and the CFO of HankMed.
  • Evan Chambers ("Greek," 2007 TV Series): A wealthy fraternity member navigating college life and relationships.
  • Evan R. Lawson ("Suits," 2011 TV Series): A minor character in the legal drama known for his brief but impactful appearances.
  • Evan ("Evan and the Dream Catchers," 2016 Album): An indie pop album by the band Evan and the Dream Catchers.
  • Evan City (Minnesota, USA): A city in Brown County known for its agricultural landscapes and rural character.

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