Everette
Everette is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave as a wild boar.
Origin and history
Everette is a variant of Everett, originating from the Germanic name Eberhard. It combines elements meaning 'wild boar' and 'brave' or 'hardy'. Though less common than the Everett spelling, Everette has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. naming history.
Popularity in the United States
11,090 babies in the United States have been named Everette since 1880. It ranks #1128 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1320.
States where it is most popular
- NC (26.3 %)
- VA (12.6 %)
- TN (8.4 %)
- SC (6.3 %)
- WV (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 62 |
| 1890-1900 | 115 |
| 1900-1910 | 170 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,091 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,788 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,355 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,260 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,017 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,025 |
| 1970-1980 | 693 |
| 1980-1990 | 522 |
| 1990-2000 | 413 |
| 2000-2010 | 313 |
| 2010-2019 | 631 |
| 2020-2029 | 635 |
Nicknames
Ev, Rhett
Fun facts
- Everette is an alternative spelling of Everett, adding a traditional French-style -e suffix.
- Like many modern boys' names, Everette transitioned from an English family surname into a given name.