UK boy's name
Everton
A masculine given name of English origin meaning "hunter's town.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Everton is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Everton popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2011. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Everton. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Everton ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 boys were registered as Everton.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Everton as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Everton mean?
The given name Everton is believed to have originated from the Old English word "eofor," meaning "wild boar," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This combination suggests that the name may have originally referred to a settlement or enclosed area where wild boars were found or hunted.
Everton traces its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon period in England, between the 5th and 11th centuries AD. It was likely used as a place name before becoming a personal name. The earliest recorded use of Everton as a place name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it referred to several villages and towns in various counties of England.
In the Middle Ages, the name Everton gained popularity as a given name, particularly among the English nobility and gentry. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Everton was Sir Everton de Sutton, a 13th-century English knight and landowner from Nottinghamshire.
The name Everton has a rich historical legacy, with several notable figures bearing this moniker throughout the ages. One of the most famous was Everton Ankers (1723-1805), an English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects and natural philosophy.
Another prominent individual was Everton Conger (1838-1918), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan in the late 19th century.
In the realm of sports, Everton Weekes (1925-2020) was a legendary West Indian cricketer who played for the West Indies cricket team in the 1940s and 1950s. He was part of the iconic "Three Ws" batting lineup alongside Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott.
Moving into the 20th century, Everton Blender (1932-2014) was a prominent South African politician and anti-apartheid activist who played a crucial role in the struggle against racial segregation in South Africa.
Another notable individual was Everton Rodrigues (1943-2021), a Brazilian journalist and writer who made significant contributions to the field of literature and journalism in his home country.
These examples illustrate the diverse range of fields and geographical locations in which individuals named Everton have made their mark throughout history, solidifying the enduring legacy of this unique and intriguing given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Everton over time
The chart below shows babies named Everton registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Everton, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Everton by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Everton 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 | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3429 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Everton
- 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
Everton: questions and answers
How popular is the name Everton in the UK right now?
In 2011, Everton was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Everton most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Everton in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Everton?
A masculine given name of English origin meaning "hunter's town.".
How many people are called Everton in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Everton across the 4 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.