Evelyn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An English classic meaning wished-for child, combining gentle softness with quiet strength.
Evelyn as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #9
- Peak
- #9 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Evelyn Means
Evelyn is a girl name of English origin. An English classic meaning wished-for child, combining gentle softness with quiet strength.
How Popular Evelyn Is
Evelyn currently ranks #9 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Evelyn
- Originally a boys' name in England before becoming exclusively feminine.
- Was hugely popular in the early 1900s and is now enjoying a dramatic revival.
- Evelyn Waugh, the famous novelist, was actually male.
Evelyn as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #10918
- Peak
- #787 in 1907
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Evelyn Means
Evelyn is a unisex name of English origin. Wished-for child, longed for and deeply loved.
How Popular Evelyn Is
Evelyn currently ranks #10918 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #787 in 1907. It is rising.
Good to Know About Evelyn
- At its most popular, Evelyn reached #787 in the U.S. in 1907.
- Evelyn has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Evelyn is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Evelyn
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Evelyn
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Evelyn.
Questions About Evelyn
What does Evelyn mean?
Evelyn is a girl name of English origin. An English classic meaning wished-for child, combining gentle softness with quiet strength.
How popular is Evelyn?
Evelyn currently ranks #9 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 2020. It has held steady.
Where does Evelyn come from?
Evelyn comes from English roots. Originally a boys' name in England before becoming exclusively feminine.
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