Evonne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Evonne is a feminine name of French origin derived from 'Ivo', which means 'yew tree'. It has evolved through various historical forms from Old French to modern English. The name symbolizes strength and resilience. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. Evonne is viewed as elegant and feminine, with notable figures in sports and entertainment sharing the name.
The name Evonne is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Evonne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Evonne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3085th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1065th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1062nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1402nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2904th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6561st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9333rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Evonne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Evonne"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈvɒn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Evonne is a feminine form of the name Yvonne, which is derived from the Old French name 'Ivo', meaning 'yew'. The name Yvonne is often associated with the oak tree and symbolizes strength and resilience.
Meaning
yew tree
Language Evolution
Ivo (Old French), Yvonne (French), Evonne (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Evonne gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Yvonne, which became fashionable during the mid-1900s.
Variants & Derivatives
Yvonne, Evon, Ivonne
Modern Popularity & Image
Evonne is often viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, associated with femininity and charm. Its modern usage has remained relatively stable, though it is less common than its variants.
Famous People
Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Australian tennis player, Evonne Hsu, Taiwanese singer and actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Evonne"
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 "Evonne"
"Evonne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3085th of 9107 | 156 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1065th of 9204 | 886 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1062nd of 12526 | 1,784 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1402nd of 19264 | 1,207 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2904th of 27321 | 593 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6561st of 35406 | 289 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9333rd of 30306 | 132 |
Regional Popularity of "Evonne" 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 "Evonne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
46.70% 722nd/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
62.12% 961st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.96% 979th/2227 |
49.55% 1204th/2430 |
41.75% 1191st/2853 |
39.28% 1090th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
50.29% 1477th/2937 |
38.90% 1355th/3483 |
45.22% 1591st/3518 |
32.02% 1295th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
58.26% 3026th/5194 |
34.94% 2207th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
66.02% 4927th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Evonne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Evonne" 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.