Total births
3,732
Unisex name · since 1904
Evon
Since 1904, U.S. Social Security records show 3,732 babies named Evon, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15383
- among girls today
- 3,732
- born since 1904
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
3,732 babies have been named Evon since 1904, making it today's #15383 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Evon recorded 3,732 times among girls since 1904, holding rank #15383 nationally today, ahead of 13% of girls, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2024.
- #15383 among girls today
- 3,732 born since 1904
- 1950s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Evon is currently the #15383 unisex name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 3,732 born since 1904, peaking in the 1950s.
- #15383
- among girls today
- 3,732
- born since 1904
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Evon vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15383
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Evon was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
120 babies were named Evon in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
How Evon compares
3,732 Top 15% higher than 85% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Evon's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Evon | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,732 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 120 | 48 | 19,840 |
Evon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Evon splits its recorded history at 1965: 27% of all births land in the more recent half, 73% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1954 peak of 120 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Evon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1954
Current rank
#15,383
Active since
1904
Evon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2024
- Peak year (1954)
- 120
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Evon popularity over time - boys
760 total births recorded since 1913 (Evon as boys' name)
Evon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Evon's strongest decade.
936 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Evon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s 95
1910s
95 births
- 1920s 330
1920s
330 births
- 1930s
1930s
428 births
- 1940s
1940s
607 births
- 1950s
1950s
936 births
- 1960s
1960s
575 births
- 1970s 283
1970s
283 births
- 1980s 166
1980s
166 births
- 1990s 134
1990s
134 births
- 2000s 85
2000s
85 births
- 2010s 51
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 936 births (25% of all-time use).
How Evon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Evon's total volume
Evon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Evon by state
Where Evon concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 159 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 97 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 96 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 79 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 72 | 1.9% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 53 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 47 | 1.3% |
| #8 | New York | | 42 | 1.1% |
North Carolina share of Evon's total US births 4.3%
Even split
159 of 3,732 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Evon appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Evon? ▼
Evon has been given to 3,732 babies in the U.S. since 1904, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15383 as of the latest data. 120 babies were born in 1954, its single highest year.
When was Evon most popular? ▼
Evon was most popular in the 1950s decade with 936 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Evon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Evon are North Carolina (159 births), California (97 births), Mississippi (96 births).
Is Evon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Evon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,732 births, and as a boy's name it has 760 births.
How long has the name Evon been used? ▼
Evon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1904, spanning 121 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Evon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Evonne, Evolet, Evony, Evone, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Evon's data
- Evon's decade-level peak was the 1950s (936 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Evons (159 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Evon
Nearby Names Like Evon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Evon
Evonne Girl
#12223 5,057 births
Evolet Girl
#2658 1,607 births
Evony Girl
#8582 589 births
Evone Girl
410 births
Evonna Girl
#15535 377 births
Compare Evon side by side: Evon vs Evonne Evon vs Evolet Evon vs Evony
Related Names
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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, 1904–2024 (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. "Evon: #15383 Unisex Name - 3,732 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/evon. 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 Evon 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.