Everest
Meaningafter Mount Everest · English
- US rank
- #796
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #796 in 2025
315 babies were named Everest in the US in 2025. It has climbed 190 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2005–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Everest you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,423 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Everest, 315 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Everest would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEverest first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearEverest is at its all-time high right now: #796 in 2025.
- Then vs nowEverest is 18× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,423.
- TrendEverest has climbed 190 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #796. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEverest is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #152, followed by Iowa (#399) and Oklahoma (#464). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
- Boy or girlEverest is given to both boys and girls: 77% of the 407 babies named Everest in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Everest means “after Mount Everest”.
About the name Everest
Everest is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “after Mount Everest”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-est”. US birth records list Everest for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 48 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #796 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #796, with 315 babies. Of the 407 US babies named Everest in 2025, 23% were girls and 77% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,706 girls |
| 2020s | 61 | 16,529 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.6 | 216,606 boys |
| 1920s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 1930s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 1970s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 271,003 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,281 boys |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,748 boys |
| 2020s | 161 | 6,219 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Everest
What does the name Everest mean?
Everest means “after Mount Everest” in English.
What is the origin of the name Everest?
Everest has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Everest a boy or girl name?
Both. Everest is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 23% of US babies named Everest were girls.
How popular is the name Everest?
Everest ranked #796 for US boys in 2025, given to 315 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#796).