Evan is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Evan in their class.
Origin & Meaning
Welsh — God is gracious; Welsh form of John
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
US Rank #143
About the Name Evan
Evan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1993 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #70 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 4 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
In terms of origin, Evan is rooted in Welsh, where it means "God is gracious; Welsh form of John". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Evan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #143, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Evan
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Evan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Evan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Evan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1993 places in the last five years. Its peak was #70 in 2009. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
The name Evan has Welsh origins and means "God is gracious; Welsh form of John". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Evan include: Evan Sharp — Evan Sharp is an American billionaire Internet entrepreneur.; Evan Roderick — Evan Roderick Anderson is a Canadian actor and former ice hockey player.; Evan Ferguson — Evan Joe Ferguson is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Roma, on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion,....
Evan appears in the US top 500 at #143 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
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UK babies named Evan (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 1993 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Evan
Likely around 1 other Evan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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