Everette
How to say it: EV-er-et · /ˈɛvərɛt/
English surname variant of Everett meaning 'brave boar' - now used as unisex given name.
Everette was the 87th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 149 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 38% 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 (both sexes) | 149 |
| Share of births | 1 in 754 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #86 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Vanishing almost out of sight around the 2000s, Everette has returned. The 1920s remain far above present use, yet growth is on the way.
What goes with it
Strong and crisp, the sound breathes lightly through sharp consonants. Edmund makes a fitting counterpart.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Everette is about 1 in 32.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Everette
- Everette B. Howard (1873–1950)American politician
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