Evan
How to say it: EV-un · /ˈɛvən/
Welsh form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. Long used in Wales and beyond.
Evan was the 163rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,412 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #245 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #163 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,412 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,353 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #245 |
| In France, 2025 | #97 among boys’ names, 690 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Slipping further from its 2000s high, Evan sees much less use today. Continued decline looks probable.
What goes with it
Smooth and soft with a breathy touch, Evan feels calm. Owen matches in style while Ev is a possible short form.
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Nicknames
- Ev
Honouring a Evan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Evan is about 1 in 57.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #97 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #196. Ireland: #80.
Famous people named Evan
- Evan Peters (born 1987)American actor
- Evan Ndicka (born 1999)Ivorian-French footballer
- Evan Fournier (born 1992)French basketball player
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