UK boy's name
Evann
A feminine variant of the Welsh name Evan, meaning "young warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Evann is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Evann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2006 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Evann. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Evann ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 boys were registered as Evann.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3987
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Evann mean?
The name Evann is a variant spelling of the name Evan, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "God is merciful." The name is derived from the Hebrew word "chen," which means "grace" or "favor."
Evan is the Anglicized version of the name, which gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages. The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was initially spelled as "Ewan" or "Ewen" in the early days.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Euen" in this historical document.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Evann or its variants. One of the earliest known figures was Evan the Hermit, a Welsh saint who lived in the 6th century and established a monastery on the island of Bardsey, off the coast of northwest Wales.
In the 12th century, Evan Goch, also known as Evan the Red, was a Welsh chieftain and leader of a rebellion against the English rule in Wales. He played a significant role in the struggle for Welsh independence during that time.
Another historical figure was Evan Evans, a Welsh theologian and scholar who lived from 1654 to 1720. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Welsh language and literature, as well as his work on the translation of the Bible into Welsh.
In the 19th century, Evan Shelby was an American pioneer, land surveyor, and military leader who played a crucial role in the settlement and defense of the American frontier. He was born in 1720 and died in 1794.
More recently, Evan Longoria is a professional baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. Born in 1985, he is a three-time All-Star and has won multiple awards, including the Golden Glove and Silver Slugger.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Evann or its variants. The name has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Evann over time
The chart below shows babies named Evann registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Evann, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evann by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evann 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4333 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3554 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Evann
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Evann: questions and answers
How popular is the name Evann in the UK right now?
In 2012, Evann was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Evann most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Evann in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Evann?
A feminine variant of the Welsh name Evan, meaning "young warrior".
How many people are called Evann in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Evann across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.