Everett

Everett - A unique male name

Everett appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #89. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Everett and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Everett? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Everett. The baby boy name Everett was given to 4,287 baby boys in 2025, ranking #77 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 342 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Everett peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 77.

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Everett is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Everett is currently topping the baby name charts in Vermont at position #17 - and is the least popular in Rhode Island at position #212.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Everett is where you live.

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Everett origin and meaning

English surname, from a Germanic given name

"Brave as a wild boar" — the surname descends from Eberhard: eber, "boar", and hard, "brave, hardy"

Everett began as the surname form of the Germanic name Eberhard, brought to England by the Normans. As a first name it was a modest early-1900s presence, faded mid-century, and has revived to its highest point in 2025.

Attested etymology

Everett is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Everett, pop culture references for the name Everett and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Everett

We've found the following names that sound similar to Everett, sorted by popularity.

Everette / Everardo / Evert / Eberardo / Everhett / Evertt / Everton / Everado / Ebert / Everitt /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Everett

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Everett a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Everett?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EV-er-it · /ˈɛvərɪt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Everette — A respelling with a final e.

Nicknames: RettEv

Famous bearers

• Everett Dirksen — U.S. Senator from Illinois and Senate minority leader known for his oratory (1896–1969) Historical

Style

SurnameVintage revivalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents like a distinguished, old-fashioned surname that shortens to the modern-sounding Rett — formal and fresh at once. It is at an all-time high.