Everest Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
77% Masculine / 23% Feminine
Meaning:
Everest means 'boar stone' and symbolizes ambition and the ability to conquer challenges.
Meaning of the Name Everest
Everest is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'efer' meaning 'boar' and 'stān' meaning 'stone'. The name is associated with strength, power, and perseverance. It is most commonly known as the name of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas. The name Everest symbolizes ambition and the ability to conquer challenges.
Popularity of the Name Everest
The popularity for the name Everest peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 295 births, which ranked number 1,749 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Everest had the most female births in 2021 with 133, which ranked number 1,576 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 295, which ranked number 831 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Everest has increased sharply over the last ten years from 53 births to 385 births, an increase of 626.42%. Among males, Everest has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 46 births to 295 births, an increase of 541.30%. Among females, Everest has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 90 births, an increase of 1185.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Everest
- 20 Year Trend of Everest: 2038.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Everest: 626.42%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Everest: 541.30%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Everest: 1185.71%
Popularity of Everest by State
For males, Everest was most popular in Western states with 79 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 40 male births. Among females, Everest was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Everest. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 778 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 8 | 678 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 40 | 690 | 13 | 1749 |
| CO | 11 | 476 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 18 | 785 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 9 | 923 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 5 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 10 | 598 | 6 | 923 |
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 6 | 731 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 9 | 586 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 5 | 340 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 12 | 988 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | 5 | 1417 |
| OK | 7 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 8 | 753 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 25 | 940 | 9 | 2217 |
| UT | 11 | 397 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 7 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 13 | 380 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Everest
- Total Births of Everest: 469 (21.93%)
- Male Births of Everest: 355 (20.42%)
- Female Births of Everest: 116 (29.10%)
Given the upward trend of Everest over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 21.93% increase in total births, for a total of 469 births in 2024. Male births for Everest have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 355 male births in 2024, an increase of 20.42%. For Females, births for Everest have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 116 female births in 2024, an increase of 29.10%.