Evan
Boy / Girl name · 2,136 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Evan: 2,136 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 137 births in 2009.
The gentle, melodic name Evan is the Welsh and Scottish Gaelic form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew *Yochanan*, meaning 'God is gracious'. Among its most celebrated bearers is the actor Evan McGregor, a Scottish talent known for starring in *Trainspotting* and as Obi-Wan Kenobi. In music, the Welsh singer Evan Dando fronted the band The Lemonheads, while literary fans will know the poet Evan Jones. The name shares its root with many places called 'John' across the globe, from St. John's in Newfoundland to Saint John in New Brunswick, both of which echo the same gracious origins. Evans is a popular Scottish and Welsh surname, and the feminine spelling Evanna offers a delicate, modern twist.
Boy 51 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2009137 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #12836 babies
- Total births
- 2,123since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 29%vs prior 5y
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19954 babies
- Latest (2000)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 13since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y