How Many People Are Named Even?

Complete statistics for the name Even: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Even
Very Rare
Norwegian

Even means 'even' or 'level', a rare name for boys. Only 514 people named Even live in the US today, making up just 1 in 641,476 Americans. The majority, 76%, are under 30, showing its modern appeal.

~1,925
Living in US
1 in 172,181
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Even, level
🌐
Origin
Norwegian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Balanced Calm Consistent
1
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,633
Worldwide Bearers
#62,850
Global Rank
🇳🇴 Norway
3,589
🇮🇩 Indonesia
784
🇿🇲 Zambia
697
🇵🇭 Philippines
583
🇨🇬 Congo
527
🇺🇸 United States
453
🇧🇷 Brazil
392
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
337
🇨🇳 China
336
🇿🇦 South Africa
205

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
514 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
417
Would be under 30 (76%)
101
Would be 30–60 (18%)
30
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 548 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Even Through the Generations

Even, a name that's been around since 1910 but gained popularity only recently, saw its peak in 2008 with 28 births. Today, most Even's are young, with 417 under 30, 101 between 30 and 60, and just 30 over 60. This trend reflects its status as a newer-generation name, declining in usage but still holding a unique place among American names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 45
Texas 21

⭐ Famous People Named Even

Even is a Norwegian given name coming from Old Norse Eivindr. Another common name derived from Old Norse Eivindr is the Norwegianized Eivind. Eivind, and variants such as Øyvind.…

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✨ Similar Names to Even

📄 About the Name Even

How Many People Have the Name Even?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,925 people in the United States currently share the name Even. That works out to roughly 1 in every 172,181 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Even a Common or Rare Name?

Even is classified as Very Rare. 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.

What Does the Name Even Mean?

Even means "even, level" and comes from Norwegian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Even in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Even Most Popular?

The name Even reached peak popularity in 2008, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Even?

Approximately 1,925 people named Even live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,925. That works out to roughly 1 in 172,181 Americans.

Is Even a rare name?

Even is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 172,181 Americans has this name.

What does the name Even mean?

Even means "even, level" and comes from Norwegian origins.

Is Even more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Even are male and 0% are female.

When was Even most popular?

Even peaked in 2008 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,925
All-Time Births1,925
1 in X1 in 172,181
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2008
World Rank#62,850
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.