Eve is a distinctive choice, ranked #242 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Eve in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#242
US Rank #569
About the Name Eve
Eve is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 50 places over five years. Its high point was #50 in 2001, and it now sits at #242. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 11 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Eve 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 sits at #569 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Eve
Unlikely. With around 199 UK babies named Eve per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eve in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Eve has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 50 places in the last five years. Its peak was #50 in 2001. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Eve is more popular in the UK (#242) than in the US (#569). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Eve ranks #569 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
199
UK babies named Eve (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 50 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Eve
Likely around 1 other Eve 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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