Evin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Evin is an Irish name derived from 'Eóin', a variant of 'John', meaning 'young warrior'. It has evolved through forms like 'Eóin' and 'Evan'. The name is associated with strength and youth and gained popularity in the late 20th century, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Evin is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast 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, Evin 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. 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, 'Evin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5729th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4717th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3964th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2891st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1650th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1474th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2659th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10663rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5760th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9257th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13614th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Evin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Evin"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛvɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Evin is derived from the Irish name 'Eóin' which is a variant of 'John'. It is often associated with the meaning 'young warrior' or 'young'.
Meaning
young warrior, young
Language Evolution
Eóin, Evin, Evan
Historical Usage
The name Evin gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide.
Variants & Derivatives
Evan, Eoin, Iván
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Evin is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and youthfulness.
Famous People
Evin Lewis, a professional cricketer, Evin Cosby, an American actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Evin"
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 "Evin"
"Evin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5729th of 7545 | 19 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4717th of 6773 | 31 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3964th of 7552 | 72 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2891st of 10718 | 194 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1650th of 16616 | 736 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1474th of 24088 | 1,536 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2659th of 23106 | 576 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10663rd of 19264 | 39 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5760th of 27321 | 226 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9257th of 35406 | 178 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13614th of 30306 | 68 |
Regional Popularity of "Evin" 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) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
52.13% 1921st/3685 |
41.65% 1864th/4475 |
43.67% 2268th/5194 |
30.25% 1911th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.40% 1622nd/4582 |
28.06% 1449th/5164 |
22.43% 1640th/7313 |
19.63% 1465th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.30% 2761st/3984 |
55.38% 2485th/4487 |
38.45% 2623rd/6822 |
37.19% 2334th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Evin" 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Evin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Evin" 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.