Evan
Evan first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2007, when 10,295 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,412.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Evan popular?
Declining Evan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 17,014 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 64,762 | |
| 2000s | 92,144 | |
| 1990s | 59,396 | |
| 1980s | 32,484 | |
| 1970s | 7,870 | |
| 1960s | 5,084 | |
| 1950s | 2,989 | |
| 1940s | 1,545 | |
| 1930s | 1,175 | |
| 1920s | 1,511 | |
| 1910s | 1,130 | |
| 1900s | 218 | |
| 1890s | 187 | |
| 1880s | 192 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Evan mean?
An anglicisation of the Welsh Iefan/Ifan, a form of John, ultimately from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious.' A John-root grace name.
Variants & spellings
- Ewan
- Evann
- Ifan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evan mean?
Evan means God is gracious. An anglicisation of the Welsh Iefan/Ifan, a form of John, ultimately from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious.' A John-root grace name.
What is the origin of the name Evan?
Evan is of welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Evan?
Evan is pronounced “EV-uhn.”
Is Evan a boy or a girl name?
Evan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Evan a popular name right now?
Evan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Evan?
In 2025, Evan ranked #153 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Evan most popular?
Evan was most popular in 2007, when about 10,295 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Evan?
Names similar to Evan include Owen, Dylan, Ellis, Rhys, Emrys.
What names go well with Evan?
welsh names that pair well with Evan include Megan, Dylan, Morgan, Owen, Lynn.