How Many People Are Named Evans?
Complete statistics for the name Evans: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Evans is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 111,207 Americans bearing it today, making just 2,967 people named Evans in the US. The name has seen a rise in popularity recently, peaking in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 5,392 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Evans Through the Generations
With a significant portion of people named Evans being over 60, the name skews older, despite its recent surge in popularity. In 2024, the name reached its peak with 90 births, showing a modern appeal. However, the age distribution reveals an interesting contrast, with 1,253 under 30, 1,024 between 30 and 60, and 3,115 over 60, indicating that while Evans is gaining traction among younger generations, it remains predominantly associated with older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Evans's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Evans
How Many People Have the Name Evans?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 343,493 people in the United States currently share the name Evans. That works out to roughly 1 in every 965 Americans, placing it in the Common category.
Is Evans a Common or Rare Name?
Evans is classified as Common. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Evans in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Evans Most Popular?
The name Evans reached peak popularity in 2024, with 90 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Evans?
Approximately 343,493 people named Evans live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 343,493. That works out to roughly 1 in 965 Americans.
Is Evans a rare name?
Evans is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 965 Americans has this name.
What does the name Evans mean?
The meaning and origin of Evans are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Evans more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Evans are male and 3% are female.
When was Evans most popular?
Evans peaked in 2024 with 90 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.