Evian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Evian originates from the French town Évian-les-Bains, which is known for its mineral water springs. The name means 'water' and has its roots in Latin. The name has evolved through historical forms in Old and Modern French. It gained prominence in the late 19th century alongside the bottled water movement, with no significant biblical relevance. Today, Evian is seen as a symbol of quality and health.
The name Evian is most popular in Arizona, 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 maintaining steady 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, Evian has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Evian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9536th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7018th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3492nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16492nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9339th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13719th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Evian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Evian"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛviən/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Evian is derived from the French town Évian-les-Bains, which is known for its mineral water springs. The name is believed to stem from the Latin word 'aqua' meaning water, reflecting the town's association with its springs.
Meaning
water
Language Evolution
Latin: aqua, Old French: Evian, Modern French: Évian
Historical Usage
The name Evian gained popularity in the late 19th century with the rise of the spa culture in Europe, especially due to the promotion of Evian water as a health tonic.
Variants & Derivatives
Évian, Eviana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Evian is perceived as a premium brand associated with purity and health, particularly in the context of bottled water.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Evian"
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 "Evian"
"Evian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9536th of 16616 | 37 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7018th of 24088 | 158 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3492nd of 23106 | 383 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16492nd of 27321 | 31 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9339th of 35406 | 175 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13719th of 30306 | 67 |
Regional Popularity of "Evian" 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) |
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83.98% 3768th/4487 |
42.23% 2881st/6822 |
29.49% 1851st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Evian" 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) |
- | - |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Evian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Evian" 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.