Evanston Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationEV-an-ston / ˈɛvənstən

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: 'from the town of Evan'; Scottish: 'John's town'

Historical & Cultural Background

Evanston is derived from a place name in England and Scotland. It has been used as a given name primarily in the United States. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the establishment of Evanston, Illinois, which was named after a local landowner. It reflects a trend of using place names as personal names.

Trend Summary

Evanston has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

EverettGavinGraysonHarrisonJasperMasonNathanSilasTristan

Variants

  • Ev
  • Evan

International Variants

  • Evan (Welsh)
  • Evan (Irish)

Famous people named Evanston

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Fictional characters named Evanston

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Sibling Suggestions

EthanEvanElijahEmmettElias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Evanston was first seen in the United States in 2004. Evanston has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Evanston has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Evanston

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20045
20065