Evanston Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEV-an-ston / ˈɛvənstənEnglish; 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
Variants
- Ev
- Evan
International Variants
- Evan (Welsh)
- Evan (Irish)
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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
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |