Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Everett originates from Old English, meaning 'brave as a boar'. It evolved from historical forms such as Eoforheard and Everard. The name is associated with traits of strength and bravery. While it does not have a biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be viewed positively in modern times.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈɛvərɪt/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Everett is derived from the Old English personal name 'Eoforheard', which means 'brave as a boar'. The name combines 'eofor', meaning 'boar', and 'heard', meaning 'hardy' or 'brave'.
Meaning
brave as a boar
Language Evolution
Eoforheard, Everard, Everett
Historical Usage
Everett gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, often used as both a first name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Everard, Evert, Ev, Rhett
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Everett is perceived as a classic and strong name, often associated with reliability and wisdom.
Famous People
Everett Dirksen, Everett McKinley Dirksen, Everett Sloane
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 4,334 peak births in 2021
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Maine
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 95th of 7545 | 28,843 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 159th of 6773 | 19,458 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 266th of 7552 | 14,190 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 391st of 10718 | 6,701 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 555th of 16616 | 4,837 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 409th of 24088 | 10,738 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 106th of 23106 | 43,315 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3119th of 9107 | 153 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3910th of 9204 | 99 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7802nd of 12526 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13794th of 35406 | 91 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2898th of 30306 | 700 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
5.65% 80th/1416 |
7.69% 106th/1379 |
4.86% 115th/2366 |
8.84% 101st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
8.93% 138th/1546 |
8.87% 138th/1556 |
7.27% 171st/2353 |
10.60% 164th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
10.87% 242nd/2227 |
10.78% 262nd/2430 |
9.36% 267th/2853 |
10.63% 295th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.39% 364th/2937 |
12.06% 420th/3483 |
10.15% 357th/3518 |
10.71% 433rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.52% 572nd/3685 |
13.63% 610th/4475 |
10.17% 528th/5194 |
9.07% 573rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.73% 354th/4582 |
8.91% 460th/5164 |
6.33% 463rd/7313 |
5.23% 390th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.81% 72nd/3984 |
2.72% 122nd/4487 |
1.80% 123rd/6822 |
1.78% 112th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - 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) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
45.44% 3100th/6822 |
51.48% 3231st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Maine across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. 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, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 95th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 159th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 266th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 391st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 555th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 409th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3119th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3910th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7802nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13794th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2898th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.