Evaan
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "awakening" or "life".
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Evaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Evaan today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evaan births was 2019 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Evaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
2019
50 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,465
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Evaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evaan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 181 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Evaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Evaan, while New Jersey, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evaan
The name Evaan is a variation of the Hebrew name Evan, which is derived from the biblical name Aven, meaning "stone" or "rock." It is believed to have originated in the ancient Middle Eastern region during the time of the Old Testament.
The earliest recorded use of the name Evan dates back to the 5th century AD, when it was mentioned in an ancient Welsh text as a variant of the name Iefan. Over time, the spelling evolved into various forms, including Evaan, which is more commonly used in certain regions of South Asia.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Evaan was Evaan ibn Uthman, an 8th-century Islamic scholar and mathematician from Persia. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is known for his work on quadratic equations.
In the 12th century, Evaan al-Dimashqi, a renowned Arab geographer and traveler, wrote extensively about his journeys across the Middle East and parts of Europe. His writings provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies of the time.
During the Renaissance period, Evaan Battista Alberti, an Italian humanist, author, and architect, was born in 1404 in Genoa. He is celebrated for his contributions to various fields, including art, literature, and architecture, and is considered one of the founding fathers of Renaissance humanism.
In more recent history, Evaan Williams, a Welsh poet and writer, born in 1867, gained recognition for his works that celebrated Welsh culture and language. His poetry and prose played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Welsh literary tradition.
Another notable figure was Evaan Peron, an Argentine politician and activist, born in 1919. She served as the First Lady of Argentina and played a pivotal role in championing the rights of women and the working class during her husband's presidency.
While the name Evaan has its roots in ancient cultures, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used across various regions, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance.
People
Evaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 984,926 US residents.
Is Evaan a common name?
We classify Evaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 350 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Evaan was 2019, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evaan is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Evaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evaan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Evaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evaan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Evaan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Evaan?
Want to know how many people share the name Evaan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.