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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2017 · 216
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).