Evelina Girl

Popularity: #610 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Ev-uh-LEE-nuh /ˌɛv.əˈliː.nə/

Origin: Latin; Italian; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: desired; Italian: life; Hebrew: breathing

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Evelina has its roots in the Latin name "Avelina," which is derived from the Old French name "Aveline," meaning "hazelnut." The etymological journey of Evelina can be traced back to the Latin word "avellana," which refers to the hazelnut tree. This name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when Old French names began to influence English naming conventions.

Over time, Evelina evolved as a feminine form, gaining popularity in various European cultures, particularly in England and Italy. Historically, the name Evelina gained prominence in the 18th century, notably through the works of English novelist Frances Burney, who published a novel titled "Evelina" in 1778.

This literary work played a significant role in popularizing the name, as it followed the life and romantic adventures of a young woman named Evelina. The novel's success contributed to the name's association with themes of innocence and virtue, resonating with readers of the time.

Additionally, the name has been borne by various notable figures, including the British actress Evelina de Rothschild in the 19th century, further embedding it in cultural memory. Culturally, Evelina has often been linked to notions of beauty and grace, reinforced by its use in literature and the arts.

The name has also been associated with various diminutive forms, such as "Eve" or "Lina," which have their own historical significance and charm. The enduring appeal of Evelina can be attributed to its melodic quality and the positive connotations associated with its meanings and historical representations.

As a result, Evelina remains a name rich in linguistic heritage and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Evelina

In this section, you will find notable people named Evelina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Evelina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Evelina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Evelina Hahne is a singer and actress best known for her performances in various musical theater productions.

Evelina Sashko is a professional athlete best known for her achievements in rhythmic gymnastics.

Fictional characters named Evelina

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Evelina is a fictional character from the novel Evelina by Frances Burney. She is a young woman navigating the complexities of society and romance in 18th-century England.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Evelina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EvelynElenaElianaEvaEmiliaEstellaEsme

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Evelina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AdelinaSeraphinaIsabellaLilianaArabellaAnnelieseCeciliaMirabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Evelina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Evelina has ranked as high as #1515 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Washington, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Evelina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Evelina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Evelina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Evelina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 349 349
2024 245 245
2023 213 213
2022 211 211
2021 187 187
2020 165 165
2019 175 175
2018 194 194
2017 214 214
2016 206 206
2015 175 175
2014 149 149
2013 141 141
2012 115 115
2011 113 113
2010 95 95
2009 83 83
2008 76 76
2007 80 80
2006 61 61
2005 58 58
2004 45 45
2003 55 55
2002 42 42
2001 34 34
2000 30 30
1999 31 31
1998 35 35
1997 25 25
1996 30 30
1995 28 28
1994 31 31
1993 21 21
1992 26 26
1991 18 18
1990 28 28
1989 16 16
1988 16 16
1987 16 16
1986 18 18
1985 21 21
1984 38 38
1983 43 43
1982 118 118
1981 24 24
1980 19 19
1979 12 12
1978 18 18
1977 14 14
1976 17 17
1975 16 16
1974 10 10
1973 17 17
1972 15 15
1971 10 10
1970 22 22
1969 16 16
1968 24 24
1967 31 31
1966 25 25
1965 25 25
1964 25 25
1963 33 33
1962 28 28
1961 43 43
1960 30 30
1959 29 29
1958 18 18
1957 38 38
1956 32 32
1955 35 35
1954 27 27
1953 29 29
1952 40 40
1951 31 31
1950 32 32
1949 34 34
1948 18 18
1947 30 30
1946 33 33
1945 18 18
1944 27 27
1943 19 19
1942 22 22
1941 32 32
1940 29 29
1939 31 31
1938 27 27
1937 25 25
1936 13 13
1935 23 23
1934 18 18
1933 35 35
1932 33 33
1931 30 30
1930 31 31
1929 34 34
1928 40 40
1927 36 36
1926 35 35
1925 42 42
1924 38 38
1923 31 31
1922 36 36
1921 36 36
1920 32 32
1919 34 34
1918 31 31
1917 37 37
1916 35 35
1915 29 29
1914 28 28
1913 19 19
1912 21 21
1911 16 16
1910 16 16
1909 15 15
1908 22 22
1907 17 17
1906 21 21
1905 11 11
1904 19 19
1903 19 19
1902 13 13
1901 10 10
1900 17 17
1899 7 7
1898 11 11
1897 14 14
1896 14 14
1895 12 12
1894 11 11
1893 11 11
1892 11 11
1891 10 10
1890 11 11
1889 6 6
1888 12 12
1887 18 18
1886 9 9
1884 5 5
1883 6 6
1882 7 7
1881 9 9
1880 8 8

Top States for Evelina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 43
23%
IL 16
8%
TX 15
8%
FL 15
8%
NY 13
7%
NJ 12
6%
WA 11
6%
MA 10
5%
PA 9
5%
OH 7
4%
GA 6
3%
OR 6
3%
AZ 6
3%
MN 5
3%
MO 5
3%
VA 5
3%
NC 5
3%