Everette is a name of American origin, derived from the English surname Everett, which means "boar". The name Everett itself comes from the Old English words "eofor" meaning boar and "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement. Thus, Everette can be interpreted as someone who lives near a settlement where boars are kept.
The name Everette has a rich history dating back to medieval England. It was originally used as a surname for people who lived in areas with a high population of wild boars or who were involved in the breeding and raising of these animals. Over time, Everette evolved from a surname to a given name, becoming more popular in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Today, Everette is considered a unique and distinctive name, often chosen by parents looking for an unusual yet meaningful moniker for their child. Despite its unconventional spelling, the name remains easy to pronounce and has a certain charm that sets it apart from more common names like Everett or Everett Jr.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Everette in the United States from 1880 to 2023. The data spans over a century, offering insights into the name's popularity and trends throughout different eras.
At the outset, between 1880 and 1907, the number of births with the name Everette fluctuated between 5 and 34, with occasional spikes such as 98 births in 1914. The years around World War I saw a significant increase in popularity for the name, reaching its peak during this period with 211 births in 1919.
The interwar years witnessed a decline but maintained a steady level of popularity, with the annual number of births ranging between 160 and 230. Post-World War II era saw another decline, with fewer than 100 Everette births per year from 1945 to 1972.
The late twentieth century showed further declines in popularity, with fewer than 50 Everette births recorded annually between 1980 and 2000. However, the twenty-first century has seen a resurgence in the name's popularity. Since 2014, there have been over 60 Everette births each year, with a record high of 128 births in 2022.
In total, from 1880 to 2023, there were 10,870 births registered with the name Everette in the United States. This data illustrates how names can rise and fall in popularity over time, influenced by various cultural, historical, and societal factors.