Is Eve a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Eve is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #480 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Eve Girl

Popularity: #480 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationEeve / /iːv/

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: life; Latin: evening

Historical & Cultural Background

Eve is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'chava,' meaning 'to live' or 'life.' In the Judeo-Christian tradition, Eve is recognized as the first woman created by God, as described in the Book of Genesis. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing femininity and new beginnings. It has also been adopted in literature and art, representing themes of innocence and temptation.

Trend Summary

Eve has maintained a steady level of popularity in the U.S., often ranking within the top 100 names for girls.

Variants

Eva
Evie

International Variants

Eva (Spanish)
Ewa (Polish)
Yvette (French)

Famous people named Eve

Eve Ensler is an American playwright and activist, best known for her play 'The Vagina Monologues.'.

Eve Myles is a Welsh actress recognized for her roles in 'Torchwood' and 'Being Human.'.

Eve Arden was an American actress and comedian, celebrated for her performances in film and television during the mid-20th century.

Eve Torres is an American model, actress, and former professional wrestler known for her time in WWE.

Fictional characters named Eve

Eve is a character in the animated film 'Wall-E,' representing a sleek, advanced robot on a mission.

Eve Polastri is a character in the television series 'Killing Eve,' a British intelligence investigator.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eve was first seen in the United States in 1880. Eve has ranked as high as #740 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Eve has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eve (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	68	14%
NY	36	8%
TX	31	7%
FL	26	6%
OH	25	5%
UT	23	5%
IL	22	5%
WA	22	5%
GA	19	4%
VA	19	4%
PA	16	3%
MA	16	3%
MN	15	3%
NC	15	3%
NJ	15	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	7
1881	10
1882	6
1883	6
1884	11
1885	10
1886	7
1887	10
1888	13
1889	14
1890	11
1891	13
1892	18
1893	23
1894	20
1895	26
1896	27
1897	19
1898	29
1899	32
1900	35
1901	26
1902	33
1903	33
1904	41
1905	44
1906	48
1907	73
1908	67
1909	67
1910	76
1911	71
1912	104
1913	123
1914	130
1915	143
1916	144
1917	138
1918	127
1919	104
1920	101
1921	106
1922	81
1923	76
1924	113
1925	81
1926	77
1927	82
1928	80
1929	77
1930	78
1931	55
1932	63
1933	65
1934	77
1935	53
1936	58
1937	49
1938	60
1939	66
1940	72
1941	102
1942	83
1943	108
1944	112
1945	122
1946	135
1947	118
1948	111
1949	98
1950	108
1951	183
1952	189
1953	208
1954	233
1955	258
1956	306
1957	289
1958	273
1959	288
1960	302
1961	304
1962	313
1963	291
1964	269
1965	255
1966	232
1967	210
1968	214
1969	219
1970	241
1971	240
1972	205
1973	173
1974	233
1975	232
1976	211
1977	219
1978	208
1979	212
1980	216
1981	218
1982	189
1983	168
1984	147
1985	149
1986	141
1987	113
1988	126
1989	152
1990	118
1991	136
1992	135
1993	139
1994	141
1995	137
1996	160
1997	161
1998	223
1999	322
2000	482
2001	500
2002	478
2003	499
2004	450
2005	417
2006	491
2007	484
2008	470
2009	521
2010	495
2011	532
2012	530
2013	615
2014	695
2015	680
2016	703
2017	732
2018	723
2019	650
2020	651
2021	648
2022	548
2023	496
2024	529