Girl · #274 in 2026

Evie

Evie is a feminine given name, diminutive of Eve and Evelyn, and often a short form (hypocorism) of another, such as Evangeline, Evangelina, Evita or the French Geneviève.

Current Rank
#274
Peak Rank
#267 (2026)
Total Babies
23K
5-Yr Trend
+15%
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#267
Peak Rank
23K
Total Count
147
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Evie

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

Evie is a feminine given name, diminutive of Eve and Evelyn, and often a short form (hypocorism) of another, such as Evangeline, Evangelina, Evita or the French Geneviève.

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The Story of Evie

Evie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 1,180 Evies were born — ranking #274 that year. As of 2026, Evie ranks #274 for baby girls with 1,180 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 23K Evies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Evie

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Evie Brennan , American politician
  • Evie Christie (born 1979), Canadian poet and author
  • Evie Dominikovic (born 1980), an Australian tennis player
  • Edith Elizabeth Evie Greene (1875–1917), English actress and singer
  • Vina Evie Hayes (1912–1988), American-born actor and singer who achieved stage success in Australia
  • Eva Evie Hone (1894–1955), Irish painter and stained glass artist
  • Evanne Evie Hudak (born 1951), American politician
  • Evie Irie (born 1998), Australian pop singer

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Names that sound like Evie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Evie 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 Evie

What does the name Evie mean?
Evie is a feminine given name, diminutive of Eve and Evelyn, and often a short form (hypocorism) of another, such as Evangeline, Evangelina, Evita or the French Geneviève.
How popular is Evie in 2026?
In 2026, Evie ranks #274 among girls' names in the U.S., with 1,180 babies given the name that year.
When was Evie most popular?
Evie reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #267 that year with 1,180 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Evie most popular?
Evie has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Dakota, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Evie.
Is Evie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Evie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Evie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Evie include Lesley, Danna, Rory. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Evie

Evie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 23K births in the dataset. Evie's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #267. Use the chart and map above to compare Evie'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.