Evon is a phonetic American spelling of Yvonne, the French feminine form of Yvon — ultimately from the Old Germanic iv meaning yew tree (the wood used for making bows, by extension associated with archers). Read more about the origin of this name below ↓
Evon is a phonetic American spelling of Yvonne, the French feminine form of Yvon — ultimately from the Old Germanic iv meaning yew tree (the wood used for making bows, by extension associated with archers). The Evon spelling has been used in the United States since the early twentieth century, peaking in 1954 alongside the broader mid-century interest in French-rooted feminine names. It carries the same archer-tree heritage as Yvonne in a streamlined American form.
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Root name
The root form of Evon is
Yvonne — meaning Yew tree, archer.
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Modern usage
Evon remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Evon?
1954peak year
At its height in 1954, Evon reached #873 nationally — 120 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1950s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Evon is a rare name in U.S. records with about 10 babies named Evon each year. Evon's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 4,487 babies have been registered as Evon since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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