Evie
Evie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Life or living one.
Origin and history
Evie originated as a diminutive of Eve or Evelyn, tracing back to the Hebrew name Chavah meaning 'life' or 'living'. While traditionally a nickname, it has become increasingly popular in the United States as an independent given name. Its recent rise reflects a broader trend toward vintage, friendly-sounding short names.
Popularity in the United States
21,857 babies in the United States have been named Evie since 1880. It ranks #1000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #281.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (10 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
- AL (5.4 %)
- TN (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 348 |
| 1890-1900 | 636 |
| 1900-1910 | 707 |
| 1910-1920 | 980 |
| 1920-1930 | 850 |
| 1930-1940 | 546 |
| 1940-1950 | 518 |
| 1950-1960 | 478 |
| 1960-1970 | 357 |
| 1970-1980 | 330 |
| 1980-1990 | 341 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,928 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,815 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,678 |
Famous people named Evie
- Evie Tornquist: Singer, Musician
- Evie Dominikovic: Tennis Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Long treated primarily as a nickname for Evelyn or Evangeline, Evie has surged in use as an official standalone birth name in recent years.
- It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Chavah, derived from the word 'chai' which means life.