Eve
Eve is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “life, living one.” It ranked #519 in the United States in 2025. From the Hebrew Chavah meaning life.
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how do you pronounce Eve?
EEV
where does the name Eve come from?
From the Hebrew חַוָּה, by way of the Greek Εὕα and Latin Eva, generally glossed as life or living one. Eve is also a short form of Evelin and a variant of Eva, and as a surname a variant of Eaves.
In Genesis, Eve is the first woman in the Garden of Eden. As a name, it is spare and timeless, carrying immense cultural and religious weight.
how popular is this name?
Eve has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 132 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 14. It peaked at #414 in 1907, and ranked #519 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #519 |
| 2024 | #567 |
| 2023 | #599 |
| 2022 | #554 |
| 2021 | #485 |
| 2020 | #469 |
| 2019 | #485 |
| 2018 | #441 |
| 2017 | #436 |
| 2016 | #457 |
| 2010 | #594 |
| 2000 | #539 |
| 1980 | #765 |
| 1970 | #664 |
| 1960 | #565 |
| 1950 | #850 |
| 1940 | #841 |
| 1930 | #800 |
| 1920 | #720 |
| 1910 | #458 |
| 1907 | #414 |
| 1900 | #589 |
| 1890 | #825 |
| 1880 | #679 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Eve fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Eve
In Greece the name Evi is a diminutive of the separate baptismal name Paraskevi rather than a form of Eve.
who are famous people named Eve?
- Eve (biblical)
- Eve (rapper)
- Eve Ensler
what are the nicknames and variants of Eve?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Eve?
what names go well with Eve?
Sibling names that share Eve's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Eve
What does the name Eve mean?
Eve means “life, living one”.
What is the origin of the name Eve?
Eve comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Eva and Evi.
How popular is the name Eve?
Eve ranked #519 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1907, at #414, and it has spent 132 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Eve a boy or girl name?
Eve is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Eve?
Eve is pronounced EEV, with 1 syllable.
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