Evan Laliberte

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Evan Laliberte — God is gracious
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Evan Laliberte is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Evan is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro. While predominantly male, the name is occasionally given to women, as with the actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may also be encountered as a surname, although Evans is a far more common form within this context. Other languages possess words and names ostensibly similar to Evan, such as Eòghann in Scottish Gaelic, Eógan in Irish, Owain in Welsh, and Owen in English. The surname Laliberte: Connie Laliberte (born 1960), Canadian curler David Laliberté (born 1986), Canadian ice hockey player Guy Laliberté (born 1959), founder of Cirque du Soleil Janet Arnott (née Laliberte; 1956–2019), Canadian curler John Laliberte (born 1983), American ice hockey player Patrice Laliberté, Canadian film and television director and screenwriter Pierre Laliberté, Canadian politician Rick Laliberte (born 1958), Canadian politician Evan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 63K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Evan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Evan

Meaning: God is gracious

Greek

Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro. While predominantly male, the name is occasionally given to women, as with the actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may also be encountered as a surname, although Evans is a far more common form within this context. Other languages possess words and names ostensibly similar to Evan, such as Eòghann in Scottish Gaelic, Eógan in Irish, Owain in Welsh, and Owen in English.

Surname: Laliberte

English

Connie Laliberte (born 1960), Canadian curler David Laliberté (born 1986), Canadian ice hockey player Guy Laliberté (born 1959), founder of Cirque du Soleil Janet Arnott (née Laliberte; 1956–2019), Canadian curler John Laliberte (born 1983), American ice hockey player Patrice Laliberté, Canadian film and television director and screenwriter Pierre Laliberté, Canadian politician Rick Laliberte (born 1958), Canadian politician

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Evan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Evan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Evan Laliberte

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Evan Laliberte:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Evan?
The first name Evan originates from Greek. Evan is a Welsh masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro. While predominantly male, the name is occasionally given to women, as with the actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may also be encountered as a surname, although Evans is a far more common form within this context. Other languages possess words and names ostensibly similar to Evan, such as Eòghann in Scottish Gaelic, Eógan in Irish, Owain in Welsh, and Owen in English.
When was Evan most popular?
The name Evan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Laliberte?
The surname Laliberte originates from English. Connie Laliberte (born 1960), Canadian curler David Laliberté (born 1986), Canadian ice hockey player Guy Laliberté (born 1959), founder of Cirque du Soleil Janet Arnott (née Laliberte; 1956–2019), Canadian curler John Laliberte (born 1983), American ice hockey player Patrice Laliberté, Canadian film and television director and screenwriter Pierre Laliberté, Canadian politician Rick Laliberte (born 1958), Canadian politician
What are the origins of the name Evan Laliberte?
The name Evan Laliberte combines two different traditions: the first name Evan has Greek roots, while the surname Laliberte originates from English.
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