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How Many People Are Named Eva?
Estimated people named Eva living in the U.S. today
130,093
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 283,587
- Peak year: 1918 (4,575 births)
- Estimated living today: 130,093
Eva by age group — who carries the name today?
Eva popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Eva
Eva has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 283,587 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 130,093 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,627 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Evas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Eva in the US?
An estimated 130,093 people named Eva are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Eva uncommon — about 1 in 2,627 Americans.
Is Eva a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Eva is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Eva most popular?
Eva peaked in 1918, when 4,575 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Eva?
Eva ranks #417 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).