Evergreen

“Symbolizing eternal life or renewal, referring to evergreen trees.” — Represent eternal vitality and the cycles of life

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#6492US 2023

18Births / yr

↑Rising

75All-time births

📅 Since 191300

How to pronounce Evergreen

EV·er·green

/ˈɛv.ɝ.ˌɡriːn/ · stress on EV · 3 syllables

“Symbolizing eternal life or renewal, referring to evergreen trees.”

Represent eternal vitality and the cycles of life · American origin

What does Evergreen mean and where does it come from?

Evergreen is a nature-inspired name typically attributed to the characteristic of evergreen trees that maintain their leaves throughout the year, symbolizing endurance, growth, and renewal. In a metaphoric sense, it may represent eternal vitality and the cycles of life. Although it is predominantly

Cultural significance

Evergreen has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of symbolizing eternal life or renewal, referring to evergreen trees..

Peak popularity

Reached #3144 in 1913 — currently #6492 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Evergreen?

Evergreen works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Evergreen Grace

How popular is Evergreen right now?

Rising fast — up 2205 spots — currently #6492 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1925–2023#6492 · Top 4.8%

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1930

1935

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6492	18	▲ up 2205 · +50% births
2022	#8697	12	▲ up 5332 · +100% births
2021	#14029	6	▼ down 3795 · -33% births
2020	#10234	9	▼ down 5755 · +80% births
1935	#4479	5	▲ up 361
1930	#4840	5	▲ up 399
1925	#5239	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Evergreen

Best Year1935Rank #4479

Peak Count18

Average Rank#7716

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1925 - 20237 years

The story of Evergreen

Evergreen entered American naming records in 1913 and has been in use for over 111 years. With 75 total births recorded, Evergreen remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5239 in 1925, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #6492 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Evergreen in 1913:

Mary Helen Dorothy Margaret Ruth

Evergreen by decade

Evergreen peaked in the 1910s. See all 1910s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	12
1920s	15
1930s	15
2010s ★	24
2020s	9

💎Evergreen has only 75 total recorded births since 1913 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Evergreen?

Common

EveEvEvieEvyErgreen

What names sound and feel like Evergreen?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Evergreen also consider these

Everleen

American · bravery, strength

Everdeen

American · A beloved name

Eveleen

English · life, living one

American · A beloved name

Geraldeen

American · English

Vernadeen

American · Spring-like, youthful

Common questions about the name Evergreen

What does the name Evergreen mean?

Evergreen means "Symbolizing eternal life or renewal, referring to evergreen trees." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Evergreen?

Evergreen is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Evergreen have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Evergreen?

Evergreen originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Evergreen?

Evergreen is a three-syllable name pronounced EH1 V ER0 G R IY2 N. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Evergreen?

Evergreen pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.