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soh-FEE-uh
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Evie
GirlEnglish, Hebrew· “life; pet form of Eve or Evelyn”
- Meaning
- life; pet form of Eve or Evelyn
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EH-vee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #270
- US babies 2025
- 1,151
- Best rank
- #266 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Evie
Evie is an English and Hebrew name that means “life; pet form of Eve or Evelyn”.
Evie started as an affectionate short form of Eve or Evelyn and now stands comfortably on its own. Eve comes from the Hebrew Chavah, which the Book of Genesis links to the word for living, so the name carries the idea of life. Evelyn has a separate history as an English surname taken from a Norman given name, but the two blended in everyday use and Evie serves both. British families embraced it as a stand-alone name first, and American parents followed. The appeal is a mix of vintage charm and brightness: it sounds like a name from a grandmother's generation yet feels light and current. It pairs well with longer middle names.
Popularity over time
Evie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 76 different years. Its best national rank was #266 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,175 babies. In 2025, 1,151 babies were named Evie, and it ranked #270 nationally. That is 86% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #663 in 1920, #1,337 in 1950, #2,049 in 1980, #2,346 in 2000, #706 in 2010, and #270 in 2025. Of the 21,857 US girls named Evie since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 6,678 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Talia, Gia, Ophelia, Alessia, and Elaina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Evie ranked highest in Hawaii, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #60 | 11 |
| Mississippi | #81 | 26 |
| Louisiana | #124 | 34 |
| Alabama | #149 | 29 |
| Utah | #164 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Evie is usually pronounced EH-vee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Evie
A few middle names that flow with Evie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Evie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evie mean?
Evie is an English and Hebrew name that means “life; pet form of Eve or Evelyn”.
What is the origin of the name Evie?
Evie has English and Hebrew roots. Evie started as an affectionate short form of Eve or Evelyn and now stands comfortably on its own.
Is Evie a popular name?
Yes. Evie ranked #270 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Evie a boy or girl name?
Evie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Evie?
Evie is usually pronounced EH-vee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings