How old is someone named Evan?
The average Evan is 24 years old.
Half of all living Evans are between 15 and 32.
When was Evan popular?
Evan is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2007 but no single era. You'll meet Evans of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 218 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,153 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,567 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,193 | 150 |
| 1940s | 1,579 | 690 |
| 1950s | 3,107 | 2,100 |
| 1960s | 5,199 | 4,200 |
| 1970s | 8,020 | 7,200 |
| 1980s | 33,267 | 31,000 |
| 1990s | 60,404 | 58,000 |
| 2000s | 93,200 | 92,000 |
| 2010s | 65,690 | 65,000 |
| 2020s | 17,450 | 17,000 |
How many Evans are still alive?
About 280,000 Evans are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 290,000 babies named Evan since 1880.
Nearly every Evan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Evan?
About half of living Evans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 25%
- Gen Z 49%
- Gen Alpha 20%
Is Evan an old name?
Not really. Evan is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Evan will be 44 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Evan a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.4% of living Evans are men.
Names the same age as Evan
NAME TWIN
Evan's name twin is Janessa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Janessa's age curve is the closest match to Evan's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Evan
How old is the average Evan?
The average Evan in the US is 24 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Evan?
About 280,000 Evans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 290,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Evan most popular?
In 2007, when about 10,000 baby boys were named Evan.
Is Evan a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 49% of living Evans, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this