Everette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Everette is rooted in Old English, meaning 'brave as a wild boar'. Its language evolution shows a transition from 'Eoforheard' to 'Everard' and finally to 'Everette'. The name carries traits of strength and courage, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed as a strong and classic name.
The name Everette is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Everette has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled 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 male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Everette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 465th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 511th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 704th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 922nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1618th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2992nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1816th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20160th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4501st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Everette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Everette"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛvərɛt/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Everette is derived from the Old English name 'Eoforheard', where 'eofor' means 'wild boar' and 'heard' means 'brave' or 'hardy'. This name evolved over time to its modern form.
Meaning
brave as a wild boar
Language Evolution
Eoforheard (Old English), Everard (Middle English), Everette (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Everette gained popularity in the 19th century as a given name in English-speaking countries, often as a variant of the name Everard.
Variants & Derivatives
Everard, Everette, Evert
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Everette is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with tradition and resilience.
Famous People
Everette Lee DeGolyer, an influential American geophysicist, Everette E. Hale, an American author and clergyman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Everette"
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 "Everette"
"Everette" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 465th of 7545 | 2,690 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 511th of 6773 | 2,473 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 704th of 7552 | 2,058 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 922nd of 10718 | 1,225 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1618th of 16616 | 760 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2992nd of 24088 | 551 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1816th of 23106 | 1,031 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7232nd of 9107 | 15 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9994th of 12526 | 15 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20160th of 35406 | 39 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4501st of 30306 | 373 |
Regional Popularity of "Everette" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
30.93% 438th/1416 |
80.13% 1105th/1379 |
14.75% 349th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
40.36% 624th/1546 |
- |
15.94% 375th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.47% 879th/2227 |
59.55% 1447th/2430 |
19.38% 553rd/2853 |
45.55% 1264th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.85% 1288th/2937 |
51.85% 1806th/3483 |
20.21% 711th/3518 |
45.99% 1860th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
25.22% 1310th/5194 |
- |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
35.88% 2624th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.27% 1963rd/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
23.42% 1598th/6822 |
36.28% 2277th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Everette" 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) |
- | - |
74.63% 5091st/6822 |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Everette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Everette" 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.