Evans

Evans is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 85 boys in the United States.

Evans at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Evans

Evans belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Evans first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #446 in 1896, and in 2024 85 babies received the name — 5,299 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Evans in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#446 in 1896
Peak year
2024
Babies named Evans in 2024
85
Total since 1880
5,299

Evans in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2544 in 2009
Babies named Evans in 2024
6
Total since 1996
58

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Evans mean?

The meaning of Evans is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Evans a boy or girl name?

Evans is a boy name. In 2024, 85 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Evans?

Evans comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Evans?

Evans first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #446 in 1896, and 85 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].