Evert

Evert is a boy's name of Scandinavian 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 10 boys in the United States.

Evert at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Evert

Evert belongs to the Scandinavian 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, Evert first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #412 in 1901, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 3,304 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Evert in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#412 in 1901
Peak year
1923
Babies named Evert in 2024
10
Total since 1880
3,304

Evert in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Evert in 2009
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Evert mean?

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

Is Evert a boy or girl name?

Evert is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Evert?

Evert comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Evert?

Evert first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #412 in 1901, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.