Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Eva.
National Rank (2025)
#134
All-Time Peak Rank
#31 (1889)
Total U.S. Births
284,761
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Eva Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Eva
According to SSA data, Eva achieved its highest historical rank of #31 in 1889. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 4,563 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 42.9%. 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 Eva scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-42.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,563Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
67yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:9,800
1890s:16,460
1900s:18,357
1910s:34,909
1920s:38,048
1930s:22,797
1940s:17,561
1950s:17,114
1960s:13,592
1970s:8,597
1980s:7,819
1990s:8,003
2000s:21,353
2010s:35,216
2020s:15,135
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-va
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
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