Evaristo
Evaristo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-pleasing, excellent, or most agreeable.
Origin and history
Evaristo is a masculine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Euaristos, meaning well-pleasing or most agreeable. It has historically been used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,889 babies in the United States have been named Evaristo since 1880. It ranks #2954 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- TX (68.8 %)
- CA (25.4 %)
- NY (4.3 %)
- AZ (0.52 %)
- FL (0.52 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 135 |
| 1930-1940 | 143 |
| 1940-1950 | 142 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 180 |
| 1970-1980 | 221 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 258 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 120 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Evaristo
- Evaristo Galois: Mathematician
- Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco: Composer, Cellist
Fun facts
- Saint Evaristus was the fifth Pope, holding office around the turn of the second century.
- The name stems from the Greek elements 'eu' meaning good or well, and 'arestos' meaning pleasing.