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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Evy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Evvy|Evyana
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Evy

EV-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3520
↑↑ Surging
#3520
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#3087 in 2022
5yr change
+699 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3520 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Evy

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3520

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+699 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl2-syllableNatureShort formModernRareNicknameMinimalistCool aesthetic
Character
spirited independencecreative energyadaptable naturebright curiosity
STRONG
High confidence

Evy is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3520 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +699 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#3520 · very rare
Evy at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Evelyn, with Celtic roots suggesting 'wished for child' or connected to the hazel tree in some Irish traditions.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#3087 in 2022
5yr change:+699 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Evy Poumpouli
Greek actress
Similar Sound
IvyEvaAvaEveEvie
Similar Style
IvyHazel◈Wren◈PhoebeRowan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Evy
IvyWren◈Hazel◈StellaOwen◈Caspian◈
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Phoebe
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→ Stable
Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Madelyn
Celtic · #65
→ Stable
Lyla
Celtic · #83
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Evy · Overview
Summary

Evy is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3520 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Evy scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 699 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Evy carries a soft, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Evy is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
evy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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