Evans
Evans is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Son of Evan; God is gracious.
Origin and history
Evans originated as a Welsh patronymic surname meaning 'son of Evan'. It transitioned into use as a masculine given name, following the trend of using surnames as first names in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used given name.
Popularity in the United States
5,371 babies in the United States have been named Evans since 1880. It ranks #1668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1541.
States where it is most popular
- FL (16.7 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- LA (14.2 %)
- SC (12.8 %)
- GA (10.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 84 |
| 1890-1900 | 126 |
| 1900-1910 | 127 |
| 1910-1920 | 533 |
| 1920-1930 | 648 |
| 1930-1940 | 457 |
| 1940-1950 | 476 |
| 1950-1960 | 446 |
| 1960-1970 | 358 |
| 1970-1980 | 289 |
| 1980-1990 | 366 |
| 1990-2000 | 324 |
| 2000-2010 | 330 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 387 |
Famous people named Evans
- Evans Revere: diplomat, foreign policy analyst
Fun facts
- Evans was originally a common Welsh surname derived from 'ap Evan' (son of Evan).
- Evan is the Welsh form of John, giving Evans the ultimate meaning of 'God is gracious'.