Evert
Every Evert since 1880 — 3,316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Evert
Evert is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,918 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,316 American babies have been named Evert. Its peak came in 1923, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Evert stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Evert year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,918 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,940 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,295 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,377 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,029 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,078 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,426 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,218 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,037 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,745 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,729 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,004 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,932 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,253 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,108 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,214 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,431 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,251 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,392 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,218 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,108 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,377 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,130 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,647 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,989 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,694 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,478 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,662 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,399 |
| 1960 | 20 | #1,830 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,078 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,506 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,233 |
| 1940 | 33 | #1,165 |
| 1935 | 66 | #760 |
| 1930 | 50 | #962 |
| 1925 | 92 | #668 |
| 1920 | 90 | #676 |
| 1915 | 79 | #654 |
| 1910 | 15 | #794 |
| 1905 | 18 | #554 |
| 1900 | 9 | #929 |
| 1895 | 15 | #535 |
| 1890 | 16 | #467 |
| 1885 | 13 | #528 |
| 1880 | 12 | #543 |
Famous people named Evert
- Evert Taube Singer · 1890–1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Evert in 2025?
Evert ranked #6,918 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Evert?
3,316 babies have been named Evert in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Evert most popular?
Evert peaked in 1923, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Evert a boy or girl name?
Evert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Evert rising or falling?
Evert is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Evert?
Well-known people named Evert include Evert Taube (singer).