Evans
Every Evans since 1880 — 5,488 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Evans
Evans is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,082 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,488 American babies have been named Evans. Its peak came in 2024, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Evans stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Evans year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,607 | 71 | #2,082 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,046 | 86 | #1,865 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,034 | 65 | #2,198 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,637 | 71 | #2,103 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,441 | 47 | #2,704 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,423 | 47 | #2,669 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,701 | 42 | #2,910 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,368 | 39 | #3,013 |
| 2017 | — | — | 47 | #2,648 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,347 | 55 | #2,373 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,100 | 38 | #3,042 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,191 | 39 | #2,948 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,623 | 50 | #2,473 |
| 2012 | — | — | 37 | #3,070 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,129 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,585 | 37 | #3,096 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29 | #3,662 |
| 2008 | — | — | 39 | #3,020 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40 | #2,943 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35 | #3,103 |
| 2005 | — | — | 28 | #3,473 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,802 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33 | #2,949 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,830 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35 | #2,705 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32 | #2,827 |
| 1995 | — | — | 32 | #2,416 |
| 1990 | — | — | 42 | #1,850 |
| 1985 | — | — | 41 | #1,575 |
| 1980 | — | — | 28 | #1,978 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,479 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,370 | 32 | #1,504 |
| 1965 | — | — | 35 | #1,301 |
| 1960 | — | — | 42 | #1,215 |
| 1955 | — | — | 38 | #1,227 |
| 1950 | — | — | 57 | #908 |
| 1945 | — | — | 36 | #1,091 |
| 1940 | — | — | 40 | #1,022 |
| 1935 | — | — | 46 | #932 |
| 1930 | — | — | 64 | #812 |
| 1925 | — | — | 45 | #1,027 |
| 1920 | — | — | 78 | #740 |
| 1915 | — | — | 71 | #695 |
| 1910 | — | — | 24 | #587 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #677 |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #757 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #585 |
| 1890 | — | — | 14 | #517 |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #985 |
| 1880 | — | — | 10 | #615 |
Famous people named Evans
- Evans Wise Soccer player · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Evans in 2025?
Evans ranked #2,082 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Evans?
5,488 babies have been named Evans in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Evans most popular?
Evans peaked in 2024, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Evans a boy or girl name?
Evans is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Evans rising or falling?
Evans is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Evans?
Well-known people named Evans include Evans Wise (soccer player).