Eve Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Eve was first used as a name in England in the 12th century.

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A Deep Dive

Eve Overview

Meaning

Life, living one

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Chavah” or “Havah,” meaning “life” or “living one,” and evolved through Latin as “Eva” to the English “Eve.”

Pronunciation

/iːv/

Popularity

Eve is popular in English-speaking countries, particularly the USA, the UK, and Australia. In 2023, Eve was ranked in the 600th position for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

3 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Short

Associated Traits

Elegant, classic, intelligent, graceful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with the name of the first woman

Name Day

December 24th
A Deep Dive

Eve Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Eva, Evie, Eveline, Evangeline, Evita, Evonne, Evelina, Evelyne, Evania, Evelyn

Common Nicknames

Vivi, Eva, Ev, Eve-Bee, Evie-Bear

Diminutives

Evie, Evee, Evey, Vee, Vivi

Famous People

  • Eve Hewson
    (Irish Actress)
  • Eve Plumb
    (American Actress)
  • Eve Myles
    (Welsh Actress)
  • Eve
    (American Rapper)
  • Eve Torres
    (American Wrestler)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "All About Eve"
    (Film)
  • Eve Polastri
    ("Killing Eve," TV Series)
  • "Eve of Destruction"
    (Song by Barry McGuire)
  • Eve Harrington
    ("All About Eve," Film)

Places

  • Mount Eve
    (New York, USA)
  • Eve River
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Eve Island
    (Seychelles)

What Is the Meaning of Eve?

Eve means “life” or “living one.” Those named Eve are often seen as vibrant and full of energy, bringing a sense of vitality and warmth to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Eve?

Eve has its origins in Hebrew, where it is derived from the name “Chavah” or “Havah,” meaning “life” or “living.” The name is also associated with the Latin name “Eva,” which carries a similar meaning.

Eve Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#4832021#5572022#6002023
Top 3 Rankings#4141907#4362017#4401908

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Eve

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023600
(-43 from 2022)
495
(-52 from 2022)
0.02830
2022557
(-74 from 2021)
547
(-101 from 2021)
0.03051
2021483
(-14 from 2020)
648
(-3 from 2020)
0.03617
2020469
(+17 from 2019)
651
(+2 from 2019)
0.03683
2019486
(-45 from 2018)
649
(-74 from 2018)
0.03537
2018441
(-5 from 2017)
723
(-8 from 2017)
0.03888
2017436
(+21 from 2016)
731
(+29 from 2016)
0.03869
2016457
(+13 from 2015)
702
(+22 from 2015)
0.03626
2015470
(-10 from 2014)
680
(-15 from 2014)
0.03486
2014460
(+29 from 2013)
695
(+80 from 2013)
0.03553
2013489
(+67 from 2012)
615
(+85 from 2012)
0.03190
2012556
(-8 from 2011)
530
(-2 from 2011)
0.02733
2011548
(+46 from 2010)
532
(+37 from 2010)
0.02746
2010594
(-11 from 2009)
495
(-26 from 2009)
0.02525
2009583
(+71 from 2008)
521
(+51 from 2008)
0.02573
2008654
(-37 from 2007)
470
(-14 from 2007)
0.02257
2007617
(-24 from 2006)
484
(-7 from 2006)
0.02287
2006593
(+71 from 2005)
491
(+74 from 2005)
0.02349
2005664
(-53 from 2004)
417
(-33 from 2004)
0.02055
2004611
(-59 from 2003)
450
(-49 from 2003)
0.02230
2003552
(+6 from 2002)
499
(+21 from 2002)
0.02487
2002558
(-24 from 2001)
478
(-22 from 2001)
0.02420
2001534
(+5 from 2000)
500
(+18 from 2000)
0.02524
2000539
(+163 from 1999)
482
(+160 from 1999)
0.02415
1999702
(+230 from 1998)
322
(+99 from 1998)
0.01654
1998932
(+220 from 1997)
223
(+62 from 1997)
0.01150
19971152
(-19 from 1996)
161
(+1 from 1996)
0.00843
19961133
(+113 from 1995)
160
(+23 from 1995)
0.00835
19951246
(-14 from 1994)
137
(-4 from 1994)
0.00713
19941232
(+11 from 1993)
141
(+2 from 1993)
0.00723
19931243
(+20 from 1992)
139
(+4 from 1992)
0.00705
19921263
(-19 from 1991)
135
(-1 from 1991)
0.00673
19911244
(+103 from 1990)
136
(+18 from 1990)
0.00669
19901347
(-247 from 1989)
118
(-34 from 1989)
0.00574
19891100
(+96 from 1988)
152
(+26 from 1988)
0.00763
19881196
(+53 from 1987)
126
(+13 from 1987)
0.00655
19871249
(-184 from 1986)
113
(-28 from 1986)
0.00603
19861065
(-51 from 1985)
141
(-8 from 1985)
0.00764
19851014
(-35 from 1984)
149
(+2 from 1984)
0.00807
1984979
(-81 from 1983)
147
(-21 from 1983)
0.00815
1983898
(-69 from 1982)
168
(-21 from 1982)
0.00939
1982829
(-73 from 1981)
189
(-29 from 1981)
0.01042
1981756
(+9 from 1980)
218
(+2 from 1980)
0.01219
1980765
(-7 from 1979)
216
(+4 from 1979)
0.01213
1979758
(-11 from 1978)
212
(+4 from 1978)
0.01230
1978747
(-39 from 1977)
208
(-11 from 1977)
0.01265
1977708
(-8 from 1976)
219
(+8 from 1976)
0.01331
1976700
(-44 from 1975)
211
(-21 from 1975)
0.01342
1975656
(-3 from 1974)
232
(-1 from 1974)
0.01486
1974653
(+121 from 1973)
233
(+60 from 1973)
0.01488
1973774
(-69 from 1972)
173
(-32 from 1972)
0.01113
1972705
(-46 from 1971)
205
(-35 from 1971)
0.01271
1971659
(+5 from 1970)
240
(-1 from 1970)
0.01369
1970664
(+6 from 1969)
241
(+22 from 1969)
0.01316
1969670
(-9 from 1968)
219
(+5 from 1968)
0.01242
1968661
No change from 1967
214
(+4 from 1967)
0.01252
1967661
(-35 from 1966)
210
(-22 from 1966)
0.01223
1966626
(-20 from 1965)
232
(-23 from 1965)
0.01321
1965606
(+3 from 1964)
255
(-14 from 1964)
0.01395
1964609
(-31 from 1963)
269
(-22 from 1963)
0.01374
1963578
(-24 from 1962)
291
(-22 from 1962)
0.01464
1962554
(+22 from 1961)
313
(+9 from 1961)
0.01544
1961576
(-11 from 1960)
304
(+2 from 1960)
0.01464
1960565
(+17 from 1959)
302
(+14 from 1959)
0.01452
1959582
(+18 from 1958)
288
(+15 from 1958)
0.01386
1958600
(-33 from 1957)
273
(-16 from 1957)
0.01322
1957567
(-35 from 1956)
289
(-17 from 1956)
0.01377
1956532
(+36 from 1955)
306
(+48 from 1955)
0.01486
1955568
(+24 from 1954)
258
(+25 from 1954)
0.01287
1954592
(+21 from 1953)
233
(+25 from 1953)
0.01170
1953613
(+35 from 1952)
208
(+19 from 1952)
0.01078
1952648
(-3 from 1951)
189
(+6 from 1951)
0.00994
1951645
(+205 from 1950)
183
(+75 from 1950)
0.00991
1950850
(+39 from 1949)
108
(+10 from 1949)
0.00614
1949889
(-57 from 1948)
98
(-13 from 1948)
0.00558
1948832
(-29 from 1947)
111
(-7 from 1947)
0.00637
1947803
(-117 from 1946)
118
(-17 from 1946)
0.00649
1946686
(-19 from 1945)
135
(+13 from 1945)
0.00837
1945667
(+43 from 1944)
122
(+10 from 1944)
0.00906
1944710
(+35 from 1943)
112
(+4 from 1943)
0.00820
1943745
(+90 from 1942)
108
(+25 from 1942)
0.00752
1942835
(-142 from 1941)
83
(-19 from 1941)
0.00597
1941693
(+148 from 1940)
102
(+30 from 1940)
0.00819
1940841
(+21 from 1939)
72
(+6 from 1939)
0.00609
1939862
(+52 from 1938)
66
(+6 from 1938)
0.00582
1938914
(+88 from 1937)
60
(+11 from 1937)
0.00526
19371002
(-108 from 1936)
49
(-9 from 1936)
0.00445
1936894
(+60 from 1935)
58
(+5 from 1935)
0.00538
1935954
(-190 from 1934)
53
(-24 from 1934)
0.00488
1934764
(+62 from 1933)
77
(+12 from 1933)
0.00711
1933826
(+49 from 1932)
65
(+2 from 1932)
0.00621
1932875
(+56 from 1931)
63
(+8 from 1931)
0.00569
1931931
(-131 from 1930)
55
(-23 from 1930)
0.00498
1930800
(+4 from 1929)
78
(+1 from 1929)
0.00669
1929804
(-4 from 1928)
77
(-3 from 1928)
0.00665
1928800
No change from 1927
80
(-2 from 1927)
0.00669
1927800
(+35 from 1926)
82
(+5 from 1926)
0.00663
1926835
(-7 from 1925)
77
(-4 from 1925)
0.00626
1925828
(-130 from 1924)
81
(-32 from 1924)
0.00641
1924698
(+140 from 1923)
113
(+37 from 1923)
0.00872
1923838
(-30 from 1922)
76
(-5 from 1922)
0.00607
1922808
(-97 from 1921)
81
(-25 from 1921)
0.00649
1921711
(+9 from 1920)
106
(+5 from 1920)
0.00828
1920720
(-35 from 1919)
101
(-3 from 1919)
0.00812
1919685
(-58 from 1918)
104
(-23 from 1918)
0.00885
1918627
(-55 from 1917)
127
(-11 from 1917)
0.01056
1917572
(-11 from 1916)
138
(-6 from 1916)
0.01228
1916561
(-35 from 1915)
144
(+1 from 1915)
0.01326
1915526
(-42 from 1914)
143
(+13 from 1914)
0.01397
1914484
(-37 from 1913)
130
(+7 from 1913)
0.01632
1913447
(+19 from 1912)
123
(+19 from 1912)
0.01878
1912466
(+23 from 1911)
104
(+33 from 1911)
0.01773
1911489
(-31 from 1910)
71
(-5 from 1910)
0.01607
1910458
(-2 from 1909)
76
(+9 from 1909)
0.01812
1909456
(-16 from 1908)
67
No change from 1908
0.01820
1908440
(-26 from 1907)
67
(-6 from 1907)
0.01890
1907414
(+85 from 1906)
73
(+25 from 1906)
0.02163
1906499
(+11 from 1905)
48
(+4 from 1905)
0.01531
1905510
(+1 from 1904)
44
(+3 from 1904)
0.01420
1904511
(+54 from 1903)
41
(+8 from 1903)
0.01402
1903565
(+6 from 1902)
33
No change from 1902
0.01186
1902571
(+44 from 1901)
33
(+7 from 1901)
0.01177
1901615
(-26 from 1900)
26
(-9 from 1900)
0.01023
1900589
(-63 from 1899)
35
(+3 from 1899)
0.01102
1899526
(+71 from 1898)
32
(+3 from 1898)
0.01293
1898597
(+118 from 1897)
29
(+10 from 1897)
0.01058
1897715
(-121 from 1896)
19
(-8 from 1896)
0.00765
1896594
(+2 from 1895)
27
(+1 from 1895)
0.01071
1895596
(+68 from 1894)
26
(+6 from 1894)
0.01052
1894664
(-70 from 1893)
20
(-3 from 1893)
0.00848
1893594
(+91 from 1892)
23
(+5 from 1892)
0.01021
1892685
(+65 from 1891)
18
(+5 from 1891)
0.00800
1891750
(+75 from 1890)
13
(+2 from 1890)
0.00661
1890825
(-138 from 1889)
11
(-3 from 1889)
0.00545
1889687
(+37 from 1888)
14
(+1 from 1888)
0.00740
1888724
(+9 from 1887)
13
(+3 from 1887)
0.00686
1887733
(+164 from 1886)
10
(+3 from 1886)
0.00643
1886897
(-202 from 1885)
7
(-3 from 1885)
0.00455
1885695
(-55 from 1884)
10
(-1 from 1884)
0.00704
1884640
(+177 from 1883)
11
(+5 from 1883)
0.00800
1883817
(-4 from 1882)
6
No change from 1882
0.00500
1882813
(-274 from 1881)
6
(-4 from 1881)
0.00519
1881539
(+140 from 1880)
10
(+3 from 1880)
0.01012
1880679
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00717

American States Popularity Rankings for Eve

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

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3462021#4542022#4502023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4442021#5942022#5602023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3672021#4802022#4212023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4782021#5012022#5122023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#7342021#8162022#8582023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4622021#5802022#4692023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4202021#5132022#6592023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2202021#3202022#4762023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5982021#4732022#10052023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5422021#5222022#5362023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3152021#3012022#3982023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5452017#9132018#6722022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3262021#4802022#3562023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4422021#7052022#5512023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#10202021#8702022#7852023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3702021#2912022#7082023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1342021#2332022#3262023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8942021#6242022#5812023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5942021#7702022#9652023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3752021#4162022#5292023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6012021#4422022#7072023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5852021#6722022#4212023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3292021#5042022#4232023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6472021#6022022#5602023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4882020#3032021#5812022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8092020#9222021#10572023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1012020#922022#1052023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4012020#6142021#4522023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4642018#4122019#4162020

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3912019#3542020#3622023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#8002019#8192021#8262022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6012018#5982020#5352022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5472020#2432021#5232023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2412019#3942020#2622023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8452016#8462017#6882021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1382017#1232018#1132019

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7912013#4982020#6492022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1952016#1192018#1912019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2192020#1802021#1662023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4562005#2692017#3552021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2412017#1552018#1772021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5812006#3652018

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2622004#1162019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1892012#2022013

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2322012#2402013

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2742023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5782021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#922018

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2072018

Popularity Rankings for Eve in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Medieval England

Medieval England flagMedieval England#361377-1381

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#622021#642022#762023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#622020#862021#852022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#892021#1142022#842023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#952013#942015#982016

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1212021#1462022#1302023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1692021#1822022#2552023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1742005#1822006#1972009

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1812019#1922020#1812021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3612021#3072022#6872023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#5512012#4872014#4992019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5172017#8372020#9952021

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

Is Eve a Name for Boys or Girls?

Eve is almost exclusively a girl’s name. Its elegant simplicity makes it a common choice for girls.

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

Eve in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Eve Hewson (Actress, 1991): An Irish actress known for her roles in films and TV series such as "The Knick" and "Bridge of Spies."
  • Eve Plumb (Actress, 1958): An American actress best remembered for her role as Jan Brady on the TV show "The Brady Bunch."
  • Eve Myles (Actress, 1978): A Welsh actress known for her work in "Torchwood" and "Broadchurch."
  • Eve (Rapper, 1978): An American rapper and actress who gained fame with hits like "Let Me Blow Ya Mind."
  • Eve Torres (Wrestler, 1984): An American actress, dancer, and former WWE wrestler.
  • "All About Eve" (1950 Film): A classic drama film about an aspiring actress who maneuvers her way into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends.
  • Eve Polastri ("Killing Eve," 2018 TV Series): A British intelligence investigator obsessed with capturing an elusive assassin.
  • "Eve of Destruction" (1984 Song by Barry McGuire): A protest song highlighting social and political issues of the 1960s.
  • Eve Harrington ("All About Eve," 1950 Film): A young and ambitious actress who becomes a scheming understudy to a Broadway star.
  • Mount Eve (New York, USA): A small mountain in Orange County offering scenic hiking trails.
  • Eve River (British Columbia, Canada): A river on Vancouver Island known for its salmon fishing.
  • Eve Island (Seychelles): A picturesque island in the Indian Ocean known for its stunning beaches and marine life.

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