The nameEven

Even is a short boy's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

Its meaning depends on the origin chosen. It is a common name in Norway, and it is also linked to Breton.

Origin

Debated, Norwegian or Breton.

History

Found in France since 1957, Even rose in the 2000s and peaked in the early 2010s. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Even

Even in France

1039thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (95 births)
1,625babies named Even in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Even was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 675 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Even. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Even in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Even mean?

Its meaning depends on the origin chosen. It is a common name in Norway, and it is also linked to Breton.

What is the origin of the name Even?

Debated, Norwegian or Breton.

Is Even a girl's or a boy's name?

Even is a boy's name.