Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of Evan

Is Evon a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Evon is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It's currently ranked #916 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Evon Unisex

Popularity: #945 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EE-von /iːˈvɒn/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: life; English: desired

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Evon has its roots in the Hebrew name Yvonne, which is derived from the Hebrew word "yavin," meaning "to be gracious" or "to be kind." The name Yvonne was adopted into Old French as "Yvon" and later evolved into various forms in different languages. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Norman French after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it became popularized among the English-speaking populace.

The name Evon can be seen as a modern variant or derivative of Yvonne, reflecting the linguistic evolution and adaptation of names over time. Historically, the name Yvonne has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Yvonne of Brittany, a 13th-century saint known for her piety and charitable works.

The name gained further prominence in the medieval period, particularly in France, where it was commonly used among the nobility. The spread of Christianity and the veneration of saints contributed to the name's endurance and adaptation across various cultures and languages.

In the English-speaking world, the name Yvonne became more widely recognized in the 20th century, with Evon emerging as a variant. Culturally, the name Evon and its variants have been associated with themes of grace and kindness, reflecting the original meanings rooted in Hebrew.

The name's melodic quality and feminine form have contributed to its appeal in various cultures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Evie have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and the affection associated with it.

Overall, Evon represents a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, embodying qualities that have allowed it to persist through centuries.

Famous people named Evon

In this section, you will find notable people named Evon. 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 Evon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Evon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Evon H. Smith is a scientist best known for contributions to the field of genetics and molecular biology.

Evon B. Smith is a notable author best known for works on environmental science and conservation.

Sibling suggestions

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

Evelyn Elena Eva Evangeline Eden

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Evon. 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.

Yvonne Ivana Evelyn Evelina Evie Ava Elena Ivy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Evon was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Evon has ranked as high as #944 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in North Carolina, California, Mississippi, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Evon 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 Evon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Evon (2008)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

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 Evon.

Year	Births
2024	5
2022	5
2021	6
2020	6
2019	6
2018	7
2016	5
2015	5
2014	5
2013	8
2012	6
2010	9
2009	6
2008	15
2007	7
2006	10
2005	5
2004	6
2003	11
2002	7
2001	10
2000	8
1999	13
1998	8
1997	15
1996	13
1995	15
1994	11
1993	17
1992	10
1991	12
1990	20
1989	13
1988	17
1987	16
1986	18
1985	16
1984	17
1983	12
1982	16
1981	23
1980	18
1979	17
1978	19
1977	21
1976	18
1975	28
1974	24
1973	32
1972	35
1971	43
1970	46
1969	48
1968	49
1967	53
1966	59
1965	61
1964	59
1963	58
1962	56
1961	63
1960	69
1959	96
1958	92
1957	80
1956	85
1955	90
1954	120
1953	94
1952	92
1951	102
1950	85
1949	69
1948	69
1947	73
1946	69
1945	52
1944	46
1943	60
1942	65
1941	51
1940	53
1939	46
1938	60
1937	57
1936	58
1935	33
1934	30
1933	30
1932	49
1931	33
1930	32
1929	30
1928	26
1927	42
1926	35
1925	33
1924	36
1923	27
1922	37
1921	34
1920	30
1919	22
1918	16
1917	9
1916	12
1915	11
1914	13
1913	5
1912	7
1909	6
1905	6
1904	8