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Why parents love Evan- It's the Welsh form of John — the most important name in English history.
- Two syllables with a gentle, strong sound: EV-an.
- The meaning God is gracious is spiritually deep.
- No nickname needed — Evan is already perfectly proportioned.
- It's been a consistent top-50 name — proven and trusted.
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The vibe of Evan
Welshgraciousgreen-valleyCelticgentle-strongJohn-variantdeep-breathtrusted
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Origin & history of Evan
Hebrew Yohanan (God is gracious)
→ Welsh Ifan/Evan
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Welsh / Hebrew roots
Evan is the Anglicised form of the Welsh Ifan, itself from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. It's the Welsh equivalent of the Irish Sean and the Scottish Ian — all three are Celtic forms of John. Evan Rachel Wood is one of Hollywood's most acclaimed actresses. Evan Spiegel co-founded Snapchat. The name has been in the US top 50 for years, appealing to parents who want John's heritage in a softer, more Celtic form.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Welsh form of John; used in Wales for centuries.
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Today
Evan remains a beloved choice, ranking #104 in the US. 289,934 babies have been named Evan since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Evan?
2007
peak year
The name Evan reached its peak in 2007, with 10,295 registrations (ranked #40). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #104 today, averaging about 4,001 new babies per year. Evan has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 289,934 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
10,295
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #40)
(ranked #40)
4,001
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
40,010
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
289,934
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Evan6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Evan's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — building with grace. People named Evan tend to be steady, capable, and gifted at building things that feel both strong and gentle.
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Builds with grace✦
Steady capability◈
Welsh green strength◎
Gentle and strong♡
Valley-deep rootsE5
V4
A1
N5
Sum: 15 → Life path 6
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Personality of Evan❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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