Evon Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

EvelynElenaEvaEvangelineEden

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.

YvonneIvanaEvelynEvelinaEvieAvaElenaIvy

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Evon has ranked as high as #1488 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Mississippi, California, Texas, and Georgia.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5 5 0
2024 13 8 5
2022 12 7 5
2021 6 0 6
2020 6 0 6
2019 11 5 6
2018 15 8 7
2017 7 7 0
2016 12 7 5
2015 10 5 5
2014 5 0 5
2013 20 12 8
2012 18 12 6
2011 8 8 0
2010 19 10 9
2009 19 13 6
2008 24 9 15
2007 16 9 7
2006 26 16 10
2005 19 14 5
2004 20 14 6
2003 22 11 11
2002 17 10 7
2001 19 9 10
2000 20 12 8
1999 23 10 13
1998 16 8 8
1997 21 6 15
1996 22 9 13
1995 29 14 15
1994 23 12 11
1993 30 13 17
1992 18 8 10
1991 33 21 12
1990 31 11 20
1989 21 8 13
1988 27 10 17
1987 29 13 16
1986 34 16 18
1985 23 7 16
1984 22 5 17
1983 19 7 12
1982 16 0 16
1981 31 8 23
1980 18 0 18
1979 17 0 17
1978 19 0 19
1977 21 0 21
1976 23 5 18
1975 28 0 28
1974 24 0 24
1973 38 6 32
1972 42 7 35
1971 49 6 43
1970 46 0 46
1969 48 0 48
1968 49 0 49
1967 58 5 53
1966 59 0 59
1965 66 5 61
1964 59 0 59
1963 58 0 58
1962 56 0 56
1961 63 0 63
1960 77 8 69
1959 96 0 96
1958 100 8 92
1957 88 8 80
1956 85 0 85
1955 90 0 90
1954 120 0 120
1953 104 10 94
1952 101 9 92
1951 109 7 102
1950 97 12 85
1949 76 7 69
1948 74 5 69
1947 80 7 73
1946 77 8 69
1945 52 0 52
1944 54 8 46
1943 68 8 60
1942 73 8 65
1941 57 6 51
1940 61 8 53
1939 53 7 46
1938 69 9 60
1937 68 11 57
1936 64 6 58
1935 45 12 33
1934 39 9 30
1933 38 8 30
1932 58 9 49
1931 41 8 33
1930 41 9 32
1929 35 5 30
1928 33 7 26
1927 52 10 42
1926 41 6 35
1925 44 11 33
1924 41 5 36
1923 39 12 27
1922 52 15 37
1921 41 7 34
1920 36 6 30
1919 34 12 22
1918 24 8 16
1917 9 0 9
1916 12 0 12
1915 11 0 11
1914 18 5 13
1913 10 5 5
1912 7 0 7
1909 6 0 6
1905 6 0 6
1904 8 0 8

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. 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
TX 5
100%