Eve
Meaning: Life, living one, to breathe
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #343
Total births: 387
History: Eve surged in the 2010s as a simple, powerful name in Australia. Three letters, biblical weight. Eve represents the minimalist naming trend — less is more, especially in Australia.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2016) | #98 |
| Babies named Eve in 2016 | 73 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 387 |
| Peak year | 2012 (88 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #84 |
| Years in records | 2011–2016 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Eve
What does the name Eve mean?
Eve means “Life, living one, to breathe” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Eve?
Eve has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Life, living one, to breathe”.
How popular is Eve in Australia?
Eve ranked #98 in Australia in 2016 — given to 73 babies that year.
When was Eve most popular?
Eve peaked in 2012 with 88 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Eve a boy or girl name?
Eve is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Eves in registered births are female.
How long has Eve been recorded in Australia?
Eve appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 2011 through 2016.