Ever Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EV-er /ˈɛv.ər/
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: always; Old English: ever
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ever has roots in Old English, derived from the word "eofor," which means "boar." This term is believed to have been used in various forms across Germanic languages, including Old High German "ebera" and Old Norse "efr," both referring to the wild boar. The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of Anglo-Saxon culture, where the boar symbolized strength and bravery, traits that were highly valued in warrior societies.
The name Ever can also be associated with the Old English word "æfre," meaning "always" or "forever," which adds a layer of meaning related to eternity or permanence. Historically, the name has been less common as a standalone given name but has appeared in various forms and contexts.
In medieval England, names derived from animals, such as Ever, were often used to convey certain attributes or characteristics associated with those animals. The boar, for instance, was a symbol of ferocity and valor, making it a fitting choice for a child expected to embody such traits.
The name does not have significant biblical or royal associations but reflects the cultural values of the time. Culturally, the name Ever resonates with themes of endurance and strength, echoing the qualities attributed to the boar in folklore and literature.
The symbolic nature of the name has allowed it to endure through the centuries, even as its usage has fluctuated. Additionally, diminutive forms or variations, such as Everard, have been more prominent in historical records, further illustrating the name's adaptability and connection to noble lineages in medieval Europe.
Overall, the name Ever encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance.
Fictional characters named Ever
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Ever is a fictional character from the book series The Immortals by Alyson Noel. She is a teenage girl who gains psychic abilities after a tragic accident.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ever was first seen in the United States in 1888.
Ever has ranked as high as #1583 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Ever has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ever is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ever was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ever.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 300 | 169 | 131 |
| 2024 | 321 | 203 | 118 |
| 2023 | 331 | 205 | 126 |
| 2022 | 297 | 174 | 123 |
| 2021 | 281 | 166 | 115 |
| 2020 | 250 | 155 | 95 |
| 2019 | 267 | 160 | 107 |
| 2018 | 218 | 119 | 99 |
| 2017 | 217 | 131 | 86 |
| 2016 | 220 | 134 | 86 |
| 2015 | 259 | 148 | 111 |
| 2014 | 253 | 140 | 113 |
| 2013 | 232 | 121 | 111 |
| 2012 | 217 | 127 | 90 |
| 2011 | 231 | 135 | 96 |
| 2010 | 215 | 117 | 98 |
| 2009 | 215 | 146 | 69 |
| 2008 | 214 | 175 | 39 |
| 2007 | 172 | 155 | 17 |
| 2006 | 175 | 148 | 27 |
| 2005 | 158 | 148 | 10 |
| 2004 | 149 | 126 | 23 |
| 2003 | 140 | 117 | 23 |
| 2002 | 113 | 97 | 16 |
| 2001 | 110 | 102 | 8 |
| 2000 | 87 | 80 | 7 |
| 1999 | 78 | 69 | 9 |
| 1998 | 65 | 58 | 7 |
| 1997 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1996 | 61 | 55 | 6 |
| 1995 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1994 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1993 | 62 | 54 | 8 |
| 1992 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1991 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1990 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1989 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1988 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1987 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1986 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1985 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1984 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1983 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1956 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1955 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1953 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1948 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1947 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1946 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1945 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1944 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1943 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1942 | 28 | 5 | 23 |
| 1941 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1940 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1939 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1938 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1937 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1936 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1935 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1934 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1933 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1932 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1931 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1930 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1929 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1928 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1927 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1926 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1925 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1924 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1923 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1922 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1921 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1920 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1919 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1918 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1917 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1916 | 28 | 5 | 23 |
| 1915 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1914 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1913 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1912 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1911 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1910 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1909 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1908 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1907 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1906 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1902 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1901 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1900 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1898 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1897 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1893 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1889 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1888 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Ever (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 41 | |
| TX | 39 | |
| NY | 23 | |
| FL | 22 | |
| NC | 15 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| NJ | 8 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| VA | 8 | |
| MD | 7 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| OK | 5 | |
| CO | 5 |