Evette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Evette is a name of French origin, meaning 'yew tree'. It evolved from the Germanic name Ivo through Yvette, gaining popularity in the 20th century. The name is associated with traits of elegance and sophistication, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Evette is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. 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, Evette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Evette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4676th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1240th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 876th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1914th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3532nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3330th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Evette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Evette"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈvɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Evette is derived from the Old French name 'Yvette', which is a diminutive form of 'Yves'. 'Yves' itself originates from the Germanic name 'Ivo', meaning 'yew' or 'yew tree'.
Meaning
yew tree
Language Evolution
Ivo, Yves, Yvette, Evette
Historical Usage
Evette gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of the name Yvette.
Variants & Derivatives
Yvette, Yves, Evie, Eve
Modern Popularity & Image
Evette is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and grace.
Famous People
Evette S. C. B. A. M. Albright, American artist and educator, Evette B. H. H. H. A. M. Flanagan, American poet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Evette"
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 "Evette"
"Evette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7989th of 9107 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4676th of 9204 | 65 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1240th of 12526 | 1,322 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 876th of 19264 | 2,445 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1914th of 27321 | 1,068 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3532nd of 35406 | 671 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3330th of 30306 | 576 |
Regional Popularity of "Evette" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Evette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.44% 1190th/2227 |
33.05% 803rd/2430 |
45.99% 1312th/2853 |
44.43% 1233rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.07% 1030th/2937 |
19.38% 675th/3483 |
25.98% 914th/3518 |
22.30% 902nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
65.54% 2415th/3685 |
45.16% 2021st/4475 |
34.25% 1779th/5194 |
22.94% 1449th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
44.15% 3229th/7313 |
28.11% 2098th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
48.68% 3321st/6822 |
34.70% 2178th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Evette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Evette" 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.