Total births
1,074
Unisex name · since 1984
Evyn
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 1,074 babies named Evyn, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6754
- among girls today
- 1,074
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Evyn is the #6754 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,074 recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Evyn has been recorded 1,074 times among girls since 1984, currently ranked #6754 nationally and more common than 62% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #6754 among girls today
- 1,074 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Evyn is currently the #6754 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 1,074 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6754
- among girls today
- 1,074
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Evyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6754
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Evyn was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
51 babies were named Evyn in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Evyn compares
1,074 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Evyn's all-time total is 181% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Evyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,074 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 48 | 19,840 |
Evyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Evyn's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Evyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#6,754
Active since
1984
Evyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Evyn popularity over time - boys
753 total births recorded since 1988 (Evyn as boys' name)
Evyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Evyn's strongest decade.
442 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Evyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 128
1990s
128 births
- 2000s
2000s
312 births
- 2010s
2010s
442 births
- 2020s 171
2020s
171 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 442 births (41% of all-time use).
How Evyn 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 Evyn's total volume
Evyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Evyn by state
Where Evyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 110 | 10.2% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Evyn's total US births 10.2%
Even split
110 of 1,074 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Evyn? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 1,074 babies named Evyn. Today it holds rank #6754 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 51 births.
When was Evyn most popular? ▼
Evyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 442 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Evyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Evyn are Texas (110 births), California (31 births), Oklahoma (16 births).
Is Evyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Evyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,074 births, and as a boy's name it has 753 births.
How long has the name Evyn been used? ▼
Evyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 42 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Evyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Evy, Evynn, Evyana, Evyanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Evyn's data
- Evyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (442 total births) through the 2020s (171) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Evyns (110 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 Evyn
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Evynn Girl
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Evyana Girl
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Evyanna Girl
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Evynne Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1984–2025 (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. "Evyn: #6754 Unisex Name - 1,074 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/evyn. 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 Evyn 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 July 2026.