Everson
Everson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Evar or son of Eofor (wild boar).
Origin and history
Everson is an English surname adapted as a masculine given name, traditionally meaning 'son of Evar' or 'son of Eofor'. Historically rare, the name has seen a clear surge in U.S. popularity in recent years, fitting well into the modern trend of patronymic and surname-based first names.
Popularity in the United States
835 babies in the United States have been named Everson since 1880. It ranks #3841 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1519.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21 %)
- MN (19.6 %)
- CA (18.9 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- WA (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 71 |
| 2010-2019 | 254 |
| 2020-2029 | 409 |
Famous people named Everson
- Everson Griffen: American football player
- Everson Walls: American football player
- Everson Pereira: Baseball player
Nicknames
Ev
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all U.S. baby boys given the name Everson since 1880 were born between 2020 and 2025.
- The root name Eofor directly translates to 'wild boar' in Old English, a common Anglo-Saxon warrior symbol.