Evan
Evan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Evan is the Anglicized form of the Welsh name Iefan, a variant of John. It means 'God is gracious' and has been a consistently popular masculine choice in the United States for decades. It carries a classic yet modern appeal across English-speaking countries.
Popularity in the United States
287,701 babies in the United States have been named Evan since 1880. It ranks #130 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #130.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.2 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 192 |
| 1890-1900 | 187 |
| 1900-1910 | 218 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,130 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,511 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,175 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,545 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,989 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,084 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,870 |
| 1980-1990 | 32,484 |
| 1990-2000 | 59,396 |
| 2000-2010 | 92,144 |
| 2010-2019 | 64,762 |
| 2020-2029 | 17,014 |
Famous people named Evan
- Evan Rachel Wood: Actress, Musician
- Evan Peters: Actor
- Evan Mobley: Athlete
Fun facts
- Evan developed in Wales as a spoken form of Iefan, which directly corresponds to the English name John.
- Evan has maintained remarkable popularity in the United States, ranking among the top 150 male names for decades.