Evey Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-vee / ˈiːviHebrew; English
Meaning
life (Hebrew); desired (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Evey is derived from 'Chava,' meaning life, and is often associated with the biblical figure Eve, the first woman. In English, Evey can be seen as a diminutive of names like Evelyn, which means desired or wished for. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting themes of vitality and longing.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Evelyn
- Evie
- Eve
International Variants
- Eve (English)
- Evelyn (English)
- Eveline (French)
Famous people named Evey
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Fictional characters named Evey
Evey Hammond — V for Vendetta.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Evey was first seen in the United States in 1995. Evey has ranked as high as #1325 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Evey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Evey (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 15 |