Evert Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EH-vurt //ˈɛv.ɚt//

Origin: Dutch; Scandinavian

Meaning: Dutch: brave; Scandinavian: strong boar

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Evert has its roots in the Old High German name "Eberhard," which is composed of the elements "eber," meaning "wild boar," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old High German to Middle Dutch as "Everhard," and eventually into the modern form Evert. The name made its way into English through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted and adapted into various forms, including Everett.

Historically, the name Evert has been borne by notable figures, particularly in the context of European nobility and the Reformation. In the 16th century, Evert van der Goes was a prominent Dutch painter, while the name also appears in various forms in the genealogies of noble families across the Low Countries.

The name's association with strength and bravery, as derived from its etymological roots, contributed to its use among leaders and warriors throughout the medieval period. Culturally, the name Evert carries connotations of valor and resilience, often associated with the symbolism of the wild boar, which is a creature revered in various European mythologies for its ferocity and strength.

This symbolic resonance has helped the name endure through the centuries, maintaining its significance in various cultural contexts. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Eddie" or "Ever" have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different linguistic environments.

Famous people named Evert

In this section, you will find notable people named Evert. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Evert who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Evert D. Smith is a notable figure in the field of education best known for his contributions to educational reform and curriculum development.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Evert, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Evert. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Evert was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Evert has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, West Virginia, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Evert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Evert 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 Evert 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 Evert.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 12 12
2024 10 10
2022 6 6
2021 9 9
2020 6 6
2018 8 8
2017 13 13
2016 15 15
2015 11 11
2014 8 8
2013 15 15
2012 10 10
2011 8 8
2009 12 12
2008 8 8
2007 7 7
2006 9 9
2005 7 7
2004 12 12
2003 11 11
2002 9 9
2001 5 5
2000 13 13
1999 8 8
1998 11 11
1997 6 6
1996 8 8
1995 6 6
1994 8 8
1993 6 6
1992 9 9
1991 12 12
1990 7 7
1989 15 15
1988 8 8
1987 8 8
1986 6 6
1985 16 16
1984 8 8
1983 8 8
1982 5 5
1981 7 7
1980 11 11
1979 6 6
1978 8 8
1977 5 5
1976 11 11
1975 7 7
1974 7 7
1973 21 21
1972 7 7
1971 10 10
1970 13 13
1969 12 12
1968 11 11
1967 15 15
1966 8 8
1965 12 12
1964 12 12
1963 9 9
1962 12 12
1961 23 23
1960 20 20
1959 21 21
1958 23 23
1957 20 20
1956 19 19
1955 15 15
1954 19 19
1953 18 18
1952 9 9
1951 23 23
1950 24 24
1949 29 29
1948 29 29
1947 21 21
1946 21 21
1945 29 29
1944 30 30
1943 41 41
1942 35 35
1941 32 32
1940 33 33
1939 39 39
1938 46 46
1937 49 49
1936 42 42
1935 66 66
1934 47 47
1933 47 47
1932 50 50
1931 61 61
1930 50 50
1929 77 77
1928 49 49
1927 73 73
1926 88 88
1925 92 92
1924 89 89
1923 96 96
1922 67 67
1921 83 83
1920 90 90
1919 72 72
1918 83 83
1917 70 70
1916 78 78
1915 79 79
1914 62 62
1913 40 40
1912 43 43
1911 15 15
1910 15 15
1909 7 7
1908 16 16
1907 9 9
1906 12 12
1905 18 18
1904 15 15
1903 7 7
1902 10 10
1901 21 21
1900 9 9
1899 7 7
1898 6 6
1897 10 10
1896 11 11
1895 15 15
1894 6 6
1893 10 10
1892 13 13
1891 12 12
1890 16 16
1889 15 15
1888 11 11
1887 9 9
1886 6 6
1885 13 13
1884 10 10
1883 18 18
1882 10 10
1881 7 7
1880 12 12

Top States for Evert (1998)

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 5
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