Ever Unisex

Popularity: #722 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEV-er / ˈɛv.ər

English; Old English

Meaning

English: always; Old English: ever

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ever has roots in Old English, where it signifies a sense of permanence or continuity. It has gained popularity in modern times as a unisex name, though it is predominantly used for boys. The name reflects a trend towards nature-inspired and virtue names in contemporary naming practices.

Trend Summary

Ever has seen a rise in popularity in recent years as a modern and unique name choice.

Similar Names

EverettEwanEversEddieEliEamonEzekiel

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International Variants

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Famous people named Ever

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Fictional characters named Ever

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Sibling Suggestions

EthanEvanEmmettEliasEzra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ever was first seen in the United States in 1916. Ever has ranked as high as #1171 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Ever has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ever (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 30
22%
TX 28
20%
NC 15
11%
FL 14
10%
NY 12
9%
VA 8
6%
AZ 8
6%
MD 7
5%
PA 6
4%
WA 5
4%
GA 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19165
19425
19566
19725
19766
19775
19785
197912
19809
19815
198211
198311
198415
198521
198616
198723
198824
198938
199040
199147
199251
199354
199454
199550
199655
199765
199858
199969
200080
2001102
200297
2003117
2004126
2005148
2006148
2007155
2008175
2009146
2010117
2011135
2012127
2013121
2014140
2015148
2016134
2017131
2018119
2019160
2020155
2021166
2022174
2023205
2024203