Everest
How to say it: EV-uh-rest · /ˈɛvərəst/
From the English surname Everest; the world's highest mountain, named after surveyor George Everest.
Everest was the 739th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 407 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #571 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #739 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 407 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,145 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #571 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Everest is enjoying its best years in the 2020s. At its peak, further ascent is expected.
What goes with it
Airy yet solid across three syllables, it feels lofty and elemental. Denali pairs well for its wild scale.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Everest is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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