Evan
Evan is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Evan is derived from the Welsh name Iefan, a cognate of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. While historically and predominantly used as a masculine name, it has seen modern adoption as a feminine given name in the United States. In recent years, it remains a rare but established unisex choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,725 babies in the United States have been named Evan since 1880. It ranks #2547 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1665.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.1 %)
- TX (25.9 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 118 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 783 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,008 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,056 |
| 2010-2019 | 928 |
| 2020-2029 | 436 |
Famous people named Evan
- Evan Rachel Wood: Actress, Musician
Fun facts
- Evan originated as a Welsh rendition of John, developing independently alongside similar forms like Iwan and Ioan.
- Though traditionally masculine, Evan entered wider usage for girls in the late 20th century alongside other tailored unisex names.