Eva is a feminine given name of Latin origin that means "life". It comes from the Hebrew word "Chavah", which is derived from the root "chay" meaning "to live". In the Bible, Eva was the first woman, created by God from Adam's rib to be his companion. Her story is told in the Book of Genesis.
The name Eva has been popular throughout history and across different cultures. It was particularly common in medieval Europe, where it was often used as a short form of names such as Evelette or Evelyn. In many languages, Eva is considered a beautiful and elegant name. For example, in Spanish, it is associated with the word "evadir" meaning to evade or escape, which adds an interesting nuance to its meaning.
Today, Eva continues to be a popular choice for parents looking for a classic yet timeless name for their daughters. It has consistently ranked among the top 1000 names given to girls in the United States since the early 20th century. In some countries like Spain and Germany, it is even more prevalent, ranking within the top 50 most popular girl's names.
Some notable individuals named Eva include Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina who was famous for her charitable work and political influence; Eva Mendes, an American actress known for her roles in films such as "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "The Other Guys"; and Eva Green, a French actress whose credits include "Casino Royale" and "Dark Shadows". These women have all contributed to the popularity and enduring appeal of the name Eva.
Based on the provided statistics, we can observe the trend of the number of babies named Eva born in the United States from 1887 to 2023.
From 1887 to 1955, there was a fluctuation in the number of births with the name Eva. The highest numbers were seen between 1920 and 1923, with 20 births each year for two years consecutively, reaching up to 23 births in 1923. After this peak, the numbers decreased gradually, with some years having as low as 5 births (in 1955).
There was a gap in data from 1956 to 1974. However, when the statistics resume in 1974, we see another peak at 12 births that year. The following years had varying numbers of births with the name Eva, but generally stayed within a range of 5 to 10 births per year until 1989.
From 1989 onwards, there was an increase in the number of births named Eva. This trend continued until around 2007, reaching its peak at 14 births in 1989. After this point, the numbers started to decline again, but remained relatively stable between 5 and 9 births per year until 2016.
Since 2017, there has been a consistent pattern with around 5 or 6 births named Eva each year up until 2023.
In total, from 1887 to 2023, there were 1,007 babies born in the United States and named Eva.