Everett
How to say it: EV-uh-rit · /ˈɛvərɪt/
From English surname derived from Germanic 'Eberhard': eber (boar) + hard (brave, strong).
Everett was the 87th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,287 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #86 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #87 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,287 |
| Share of births | 1 in 754 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #86 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Everett keeps climbing and the 2020s mark its strongest showing yet. Standing at its peak at #87, further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Crisp edges softened by breath, it feels sturdy and bright. Emmett makes a natural companion.
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Parents who love Everett also love
Nicknames
- Ev
- Ever
- Rhett
Honouring a Everett in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Everett is about 1 in 32.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Everett
- Everett McGill (born 1945)American actor
- Everett Dirksen (1896–1969)American politician
- Everett Sloane (1909–1965)American actor
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