Evertt Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EV-urt /ˈɛv.ərt/
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: brave as a wild boar; strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Evertt is a variant of the name Everett, which has its roots in Old English. The etymology can be traced back to the Old English elements "eofor," meaning "boar," and "heard," meaning "brave" or "hardy." This combination suggests a meaning akin to "brave as a boar." The name evolved through various forms, including the Middle English "Everard," before reaching its modern form in the English language around the 19th century.
Historically, the name Everett has been borne by notable figures, including the 19th-century American politician Edward Everett, who served as Governor of Massachusetts and was a prominent orator. The name also appears in various literary works and has been associated with several saints, particularly Saint Everard, a 9th-century bishop in the region that is now France.
The name's presence in ecclesiastical contexts contributed to its enduring appeal in Christian communities throughout the Middle Ages. Culturally, the name Evertt, like its variant Everett, carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the characteristics associated with the boar in various mythologies.
The name has been used in various forms of literature and art, symbolizing bravery and fortitude. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Eddie" or "Eve" have emerged in different contexts, although they are not directly derived from Evertt itself.
The name's historical significance and its associations with valor have contributed to its lasting resonance in English-speaking cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Evertt was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Evertt has ranked as high as #2262 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Evertt has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Evertt 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 Evertt 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 Evertt.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 | 6 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
| 1957 | 10 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 | 10 |
| 1954 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
| 1952 | 14 | 14 |
| 1951 | 15 | 15 |
| 1950 | 11 | 11 |
| 1948 | 12 | 12 |
| 1947 | 12 | 12 |
| 1946 | 14 | 14 |
| 1945 | 12 | 12 |
| 1944 | 13 | 13 |
| 1943 | 18 | 18 |
| 1942 | 13 | 13 |
| 1941 | 18 | 18 |
| 1940 | 12 | 12 |
| 1939 | 10 | 10 |
| 1938 | 18 | 18 |
| 1937 | 23 | 23 |
| 1936 | 25 | 25 |
| 1935 | 13 | 13 |
| 1934 | 19 | 19 |
| 1933 | 21 | 21 |
| 1932 | 25 | 25 |
| 1931 | 33 | 33 |
| 1930 | 18 | 18 |
| 1929 | 30 | 30 |
| 1928 | 29 | 29 |
| 1927 | 24 | 24 |
| 1926 | 28 | 28 |
| 1925 | 19 | 19 |
| 1924 | 41 | 41 |
| 1923 | 24 | 24 |
| 1922 | 26 | 26 |
| 1921 | 28 | 28 |
| 1920 | 27 | 27 |
| 1919 | 24 | 24 |
| 1918 | 18 | 18 |
| 1917 | 27 | 27 |
| 1916 | 21 | 21 |
| 1915 | 24 | 24 |
| 1914 | 17 | 17 |
| 1913 | 9 | 9 |
| 1912 | 9 | 9 |
| 1911 | 7 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 | 8 |
| 1907 | 9 | 9 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 | 6 |
| 1881 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Evertt (1938)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AR | 5 |