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Evergreen
Pronounced EV-er-green /ˈɛv.ər.ɡrin/High
Meaning: From the English word evergreen — 'always green; ever-fresh; enduring' (a plant that keeps its leaves year-round); a word/nature-name; we note the word-nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Evergreen comes from the English word evergreen — 'always green; ever-fresh; enduring' (a plant that keeps its leaves year-round); a word/nature-name (we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'EV-er-green').
In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature word-name. Rare, always-green at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Evergreen mean?
Evergreen is an English word-name — 'always green; ever-fresh; enduring'. We note the word-name.
How do you pronounce Evergreen?
It's said EV-er-green /ˈɛv.ər.ɡrin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Evergreen a boy or girl name?
Evergreen is a girl's name.
How popular is Evergreen?
Evergreen is a very rare name in the U.S.













