Evie
Girl name · 3,519 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Evie: 3,519 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 216 births in 2017.
Evie began life as a affectionate short form of Eve or Eva, which trace back to the Hebrew Chavvah, meaning "life" or "living" — the name borne by the first woman in the Bible. Today it stands confidently on its own as a given name, popular in Scotland and across the English-speaking world. Notable bearers include Irish stained-glass artist Evie Hone, whose vivid church windows earned international acclaim, and Swedish singer Evie Tornquist, a celebrated figure in contemporary Christian music. The name also shares its root with the French spa town Évian-les-Bains, whose waters have been prized for centuries. A charming variant is the less common spelling Evy, while the name
Girl 33 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2017216 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #18141 babies
- Total births
- 3,519since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 18%vs prior 5y