Name meaning & stats
Evan
Evan means “God is gracious” (Welsh origin). 287,916 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Evans are 1.3× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“God is gracious”
WelshWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
287,916 US babies were named Evan between 1940 and 2025.
Where Evans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | High · 32 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | High · 28 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.0× | Medium · 24 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 23 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Evans show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Evan has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
Evan is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)