Eve

Eve is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “living one.” In 2024 it was given to 529 girls in the United States.

Eve at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“living one”
Pronunciation
/iːv/

About the name Eve

Eve belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “living one” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Eve first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #414 in 1907, and in 2024 529 babies received the name — 28,926 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eve in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#414 in 1907
Peak year
2017
Babies named Eve in 2024
529
Total since 1880
28,926

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eve mean?

Eve means “living one” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Eve a boy or girl name?

Eve is a girl name. In 2024, 529 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eve?

Eve comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eve?

Eve first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #414 in 1907, and 529 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Eve?

Eve is pronounced /iːv/ (IPA).

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