Total births
555
Boys' name · since 1917
Even
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 555 babies named Even, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6516
- among boys today
- 555
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Even currently ranks #6516 among boys' names in America, with 555 babies recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Even recorded 555 times among boys since 1917, holding rank #6516 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #6516 among boys today
- 555 born since 1917
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Even is currently the #6516 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 555 born since 1917, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6516
- among boys today
- 555
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Even vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6516
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Even was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
28 babies were named Even in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Even compares
555 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Even's all-time total is 51% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Even | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 555 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Even's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Even's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Even at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,516
Active since
1917
Even popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Even by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Even's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Even births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 14
1920s
14 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
81 births
- 2000s
2000s
182 births
- 2010s
2010s
144 births
- 2020s 65
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 182 births (33% of all-time use).
How Even compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Even's total volume
Even vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Even by state
Where Even concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 45 | 8.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 21 | 3.8% |
California share of Even's total US births 8.1%
Even split
45 of 555 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Even? ▼
555 babies have been named Even since 1917. It currently ranks #6516 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 28 births.
When was Even most popular? ▼
Even was most popular in the 2000s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Even most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Even are California (45 births), Texas (21 births).
How long has the name Even been used? ▼
Even has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Even? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Everett, Everette, Everardo, Ever, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Even's data
- Even's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (182 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Evens (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Even
Nearby Names Like Even
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Even
Everett Boy
#85 135,900 births
Everette Boy
#1584 11,090 births
Everardo Boy
#1893 4,926 births
Ever Boy
#1073 4,463 births
Evert Boy
#7770 3,316 births
Compare Even side by side: Even vs Everett Even vs Everette Even vs Everardo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Even
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Even: #6516 Boys' Name - 555 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/even. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Even draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.