Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Evens

The Evens are a people in Siberia and the Russian Far East. They live in regions of the Magadan Oblast and Kamchatka Krai and northern parts of Sakha east of the Lena River, although they are a nomadic people. According to the 2002 census, there were 19,071 Evens in Russia. According to the 2010 census, there were 22,383 Evens in Russia.

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#3,440 (1986)
Total Babies
239
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1980
First Year
2022
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#3440
Peak Rank
239
Total Count
33
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Evens

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Evens are a people in Siberia and the Russian Far East. They live in regions of the Magadan Oblast and Kamchatka Krai and northern parts of Sakha east of the Lena River, although they are a nomadic people. According to the 2002 census, there were 19,071 Evens in Russia. According to the 2010 census, there were 22,383 Evens in Russia.

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Origin & history
This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Evens" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( April 2022 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Traditional Even clothing In the 17th century, the people today known as the Eveni were divided into three main tribes: the Okhotsk reindeer Tungus (Lamut), the Tiugesir, Memel' and Buiaksir clans as well as a sedentary group of Arman' speakers. Today, they are all known as Eveni.

The Story of Evens

Evens first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 13 Evenss were born — ranking #3,440 that year. As of 2026, Evens ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 239 Evenss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Evens

Phonetically similar names — useful when Evens is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Evans
  • Ovens
  • Avens
  • Ivans
  • Avons
  • Ivens
  • Avans
  • Eons
  • Ians
  • Aeons
  • Devens
  • Ivins

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Evens

What does the name Evens mean?
The Evens are a people in Siberia and the Russian Far East. They live in regions of the Magadan Oblast and Kamchatka Krai and northern parts of Sakha east of the Lena River, although they are a nomadic people. According to the 2002 census, there were 19,071 Evens in Russia. According to the 2010 census, there were 22,383 Evens in Russia.
How popular is Evens in 2026?
In 2026, Evens ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Evens most popular?
Evens reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #3,440 that year with 13 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Evens most popular?
Evens has historically been most popular in Florida, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Evens.
Is Evens a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Evens is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Evens?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Evens include Martine, Micharl, Rayon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Evens

Evens is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 239 births in the dataset. Evens's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #3,440. Use the chart and map above to compare Evens's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.