Everest Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Everest originates from the French surname of Sir George Everest, a British surveyor. It means 'the highest point' or 'mountain.' The name has evolved through various forms and gained popularity after the 1953 ascent of Mount Everest. It is associated with adventure and exploration, and has no biblical relevance.
The name Everest is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Everest has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Everest' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4493rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4830th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9707th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3823rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1087th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23797th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2605th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Everest' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Everest"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛv.ər.ɪst/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Everest is derived from the surname of Sir George Everest, a British surveyor general of India during the 19th century, who was instrumental in surveying the meridian arc from the southernmost point of India north to Nepal.
Meaning
the highest point, mountain
Language Evolution
Everest (modern form), Evrard (Old French form), Everard (Middle English form)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century after the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, which brought significant attention to the mountain and its name.
Variants & Derivatives
Everest (variant), Everette (variant), Everard (variant)
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Everest is often associated with adventure, exploration, and the majesty of nature due to its connection with the world's highest mountain.
Famous People
Sir George Everest (the namesake), Tenzing Norgay (first to summit Mount Everest), Sir Edmund Hillary (first to summit Mount Everest)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Everest"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Everest"
"Everest" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4493rd of 7545 | 45 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4830th of 6773 | 28 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9707th of 10718 | 9 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3823rd of 24088 | 382 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1087th of 23106 | 2,231 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23797th of 35406 | 24 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2605th of 30306 | 811 |
Regional Popularity of "Everest" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
38.09% 2843rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.38% 1091st/3984 |
32.40% 1454th/4487 |
18.67% 1274th/6822 |
12.78% 802nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Everest" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.80% 2502nd/3984 |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
44.15% 3012th/6822 |
37.06% 2326th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Everest"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Everest" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.