Unisex · #4,725 in 2026

Every

Current Rank
#4,725
Peak Rank
#5,009 (1922)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,009 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,058 (10 total)
👧As Girl Name
1922
First Year
1928
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#5009
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1901
First Year
1986
Last Year
1901
Peak Year
#1058
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Every

As a girl name

Every first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 5 Everys were born — ranking #5,009 that year. As of 2026, Every ranks #4,725 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Everys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Every first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1901, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1901, when 5 Everys were born — ranking #1,058 that year. As of 2026, Every ranks #6,723 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Everys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Every

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Every

What does the name Every mean?
Every is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Every in 2026?
In 2026, Every ranks #4,725 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Every most popular?
Every reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #5,009 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Every a unisex name?
Yes — Every is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Everys assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Every?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Every include Alcine, Aldah, Arloween. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Every

Every is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Every's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #5,009. Use the chart and map above to compare Every'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.