Total births
4,463
Unisex name · since 1916
Ever
Ever has 4,463 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1073
- among boys today
- 4,463
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
4,463 babies have been named Ever since 1916, making it today's #1073 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Ever recorded 4,463 times among boys since 1916, holding rank #1073 nationally today, ahead of 92% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #1073 among boys today
- 4,463 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ever is currently the #1073 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 4,463 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1073
- among boys today
- 4,463
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Ever vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1073
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Ever was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
205 babies were named Ever in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Ever compares
4,463 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Ever's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ever | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,463 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 205 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ever's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ever's full recorded timeline at 1999, 84% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 16% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 205 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ever at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,073
Active since
1916
Ever popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 205
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Ever popularity over time - girls
2,912 total births recorded since 1888 (Ever as girls' name)
Ever by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ever's strongest decade.
1,332 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Ever births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 173
1980s
173 births
- 1990s
1990s
543 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,294 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,332 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,072 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,332 births (30% of all-time use).
How Ever 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 Ever's total volume
Ever vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ever by state
Where Ever concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 917 | 20.5% |
| #2 | California | | 851 | 19.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 205 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 194 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 122 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 114 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 85 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 77 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Ever's total US births 20.5%
Even split
917 of 4,463 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Ever appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ever? ▼
Ever has been given to 4,463 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1073 as of the latest data. 205 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Ever most popular? ▼
Ever was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,332 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Ever most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ever are Texas (917 births), California (851 births), New York (205 births).
Is Ever a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ever is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,463 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,912 births.
How long has the name Ever been used? ▼
Ever has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 110 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ever? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Everett, Everette, Everardo, Evert, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ever's data
- Ever's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,332 total births) through the 2020s (1,072) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Evers (917 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ever
Nearby Names Like Ever
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ever
Everett Boy
#85 135,900 births
Everette Boy
#1584 11,090 births
Everardo Boy
#1893 4,926 births
Evert Boy
#7770 3,316 births
Everest Boy
#844 3,058 births
Compare Ever side by side: Ever vs Everett Ever vs Everette Ever vs Everardo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ever
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19,902 births · Peak 2002
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2,568 births · Peak 2024
Aariv #1071
1,201 births · Peak 2024
Kreed #1075
1,469 births · Peak 2025
Jadiel #1070
5,560 births · Peak 2011
Ernest #1076
302,499 births · Peak 1921
Jethro #1069
4,325 births · Peak 2025
Foster #1077
13,122 births · Peak 2025
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Ever: #1073 Unisex Name - 4,463 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ever. 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 Ever 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.