UK girl's name
Eevee
A feminine name with no established meaning, popularized by a Pokémon character.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eevee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eevee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 22 births.
This profile covers 158 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 45% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 160 living people in the UK are called Eevee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eevee ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 22 girls were registered as Eevee.
- • Eevee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
- • About 160 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eevee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2020
22 births
Estimated living
160
2026
Meaning
What does Eevee mean?
The name Eevee has its origins in the Japanese anime and video game franchise Pokémon, where it was first introduced in the late 1990s. In the fictional world of Pokémon, Eevee is a species of Pokémon known as the "Evolution Pokémon" due to its ability to evolve into various other forms.
The name Eevee is not derived from any known language or culture, but rather was created by the developers of the Pokémon franchise as a unique name for this specific Pokémon species. The name itself is likely a combination of the words "evolution" and "ev," which refers to the "effort values" used in the games to determine a Pokémon's stats.
While the name Eevee does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, it has become a significant part of the popular culture surrounding the Pokémon franchise since its introduction. As one of the most recognizable and beloved Pokémon, Eevee has appeared in numerous video games, anime series, movies, and various merchandise.
In the Pokémon universe, Eevee is a Normal-type Pokémon that can evolve into eight different forms, each with a unique type and appearance. Some of the most famous Eevee evolutions include Vaporeon (Water-type), Jolteon (Electric-type), and Flareon (Fire-type).
While Eevee itself is a fictional character, the name has gained popularity among fans of the franchise, and some notable individuals have embraced it as a nickname or stage name. One example is the American YouTuber and gamer known as "EeveeGirl96," who has over 1.5 million subscribers on her channel where she uploads Pokémon-related content.
Another individual who has used the name Eevee is the American voice actress Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, who has provided the voice for Eevee in various Pokémon animated projects. Additionally, in the world of competitive Pokémon battling, several top players have adopted nicknames or team names that incorporate Eevee, such as "EeveeKitty" and "EeveeBoo."
While the name Eevee may not have a rich historical background like many traditional names, its cultural significance within the Pokémon franchise cannot be understated. As a beloved and iconic character, Eevee has captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide and has become a symbol of the franchise's enduring popularity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eevee over time
The chart below shows babies named Eevee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eevee, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 22 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eevee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eevee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1972 | 76 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2864 | 76 | 8 |
| 2000s | #5551 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Eevee is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Eevee. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Eevee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
Across the UK
Eevee in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#760 in 2022
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Eevee
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eevee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eevee in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eevee was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Eevee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 22 babies registered as Eevee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eevee?
A feminine name with no established meaning, popularized by a Pokémon character.
How many people are called Eevee in the UK?
A total of 158 babies have been registered as Eevee across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Eevee most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Eevee ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #760 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.