Is Everett a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Everett is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Everett?

It’s currently ranked #84 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Everett?

EV-er-ett · IPA: /ˈɛvərɪt/

Everett Boy

Popularity: #84 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEV-er-ett / ˈɛvərɪt

English; Old French

Meaning

English: brave as a wild boar; Old French: strong boar

Historical & Cultural Background

Everett is derived from the Old French name 'Everard', which means 'brave' or 'strong'. It became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility and strength. Its usage has fluctuated over time, gaining renewed popularity in recent decades.

Trend Summary

Everett has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Variants

Everard
Evert

International Variants

Evert (Dutch)
Everardo (Spanish)
Évariste (French)

Famous people named Everett

Everett Dirksen was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois.

Everett McKinley Dirksen was known for his role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Everett Collection is a well-known stock photo agency that specializes in historical images.

Everett Ross is a fictional character in Marvel Comics, known for his appearances in the Black Panther series.

Fictional characters named Everett

Everett K. Ross is a character in Marvel Comics, serving as a liaison between the U.S. government and Wakanda.

Everett the cat is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Everett was first seen in the United States in 1880. Everett has ranked as high as #134 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Everett has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Everett (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	332	9%
CA	271	7%
OH	183	5%
FL	152	4%
PA	151	4%
NC	146	4%
MI	142	4%
VA	138	4%
IN	136	4%
TN	134	4%
NY	133	4%
IL	127	3%
GA	124	3%
MN	116	3%
MO	108	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	110
1881	111
1882	139
1883	143
1884	134
1885	128
1886	150
1887	140
1888	156
1889	163
1890	163
1891	174
1892	176
1893	160
1894	226
1895	207
1896	224
1897	179
1898	212
1899	181
1900	237
1901	218
1902	238
1903	204
1904	229
1905	270
1906	291
1907	302
1908	294
1909	314
1910	382
1911	384
1912	806
1913	948
1914	1,336
1915	1,731
1916	1,764
1917	1,734
1918	1,891
1919	1,772
1920	1,827
1921	1,913
1922	1,798
1923	1,745
1924	1,696
1925	1,617
1926	1,569
1927	1,570
1928	1,427
1929	1,309
1930	1,326
1931	1,229
1932	1,205
1933	1,128
1934	1,068
1935	1,071
1936	976
1937	976
1938	999
1939	977
1940	927
1941	989
1942	1,057
1943	1,002
1944	964
1945	828
1946	935
1947	897
1948	880
1949	835
1950	749
1951	768
1952	749
1953	745
1954	761
1955	713
1956	693
1957	728
1958	673
1959	692
1960	630
1961	691
1962	651
1963	702
1964	698
1965	654
1966	557
1967	542
1968	497
1969	467
1970	453
1971	443
1972	425
1973	382
1974	345
1975	350
1976	320
1977	311
1978	301
1979	318
1980	336
1981	341
1982	328
1983	295
1984	298
1985	293
1986	282
1987	302
1988	322
1989	322
1990	331
1991	296
1992	299
1993	302
1994	286
1995	258
1996	282
1997	297
1998	333
1999	337
2000	340
2001	330
2002	354
2003	387
2004	440
2005	455
2006	600
2007	804
2008	803
2009	997
2010	1,178
2011	1,343
2012	1,740
2013	2,148
2014	2,538
2015	3,050
2016	3,513
2017	3,780
2018	4,029
2019	4,082
2020	4,013
2021	4,250
2022	4,139
2023	3,826
2024	3,947