Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Evan.
National Rank (2025)
#153
All-Time Peak Rank
#35 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
287,701
Unisex Distribution98.4% Boy / 1.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Evan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Evan
According to SSA data, Evan achieved its highest historical rank of #35 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 10,295 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 59.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Evan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-59.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,295Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
37yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:192
1890s:187
1900s:218
1910s:1,130
1920s:1,511
1930s:1,175
1940s:1,545
1950s:2,989
1960s:5,084
1970s:7,870
1980s:32,484
1990s:59,396
2000s:92,144
2010s:64,762
2020s:17,014
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEv-an
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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