Evelyne Girl

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EV-uh-leen /ˈɛv.ə.lin/

Origin: French; Hebrew

Meaning: French: hazelnut; Hebrew: life

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Evelyne has its roots in the Old French name "Aveline," which is derived from the Latin "avellana," meaning "hazelnut." This etymological journey reflects a connection to nature, as hazelnuts were significant in various cultures, symbolizing fertility and prosperity. The name evolved through linguistic transformations, with the Old French form influencing its adoption into English during the medieval period, particularly as the Normans brought their language to England in the 11th century.

Historically, the name Evelyne has been associated with various notable figures and cultural references. One significant milestone is the use of the name in medieval literature, where it appeared in various forms.

The name gained further prominence through its association with saints and noblewomen in the Middle Ages, contributing to its enduring presence in European naming traditions. The name's variants, such as Evelyn, became more widespread in the 19th century, reflecting a broader trend of adopting names with softer, more melodic qualities.

Culturally, Evelyne has been linked to themes of beauty and grace, often associated with literary and artistic representations. The name evokes a sense of elegance and has been used in various artistic works, including poetry and novels, which have helped to cement its place in cultural history.

Additionally, diminutive forms like Eve or Evie have emerged, showcasing the name's versatility and affectionate connotations. Overall, Evelyne's historical and cultural significance underscores its connection to nature, nobility, and artistic expression.

Famous people named Evelyne

In this section, you will find notable people named Evelyne. 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 Evelyne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Evelyne Brochu is an actress best known for Orphan Black, Tom at the Farm, and The Fall.

Evelyne Dhéliat is a television presenter best known for her work in weather forecasting on TF1 in France.

Sibling suggestions

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

EleanorElenaEvaEmiliaEstelleEvangeline

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Evelyne. 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.

AvelineAdelineIsalineCelineSeleneGenevieveJulienne

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Evelyne was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Evelyne has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, New York, and Michigan.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Evelyne 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 Evelyne 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 Evelyne.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 42 42
2024 38 38
2023 43 43
2022 35 35
2021 27 27
2020 29 29
2019 30 30
2018 41 41
2017 26 26
2016 33 33
2015 26 26
2014 29 29
2013 31 31
2012 27 27
2011 39 39
2010 38 38
2009 36 36
2008 51 51
2007 43 43
2006 37 37
2005 42 42
2004 33 33
2003 33 33
2002 19 19
2001 26 26
2000 22 22
1999 16 16
1998 15 15
1997 13 13
1996 13 13
1995 9 9
1994 16 16
1993 8 8
1992 8 8
1991 12 12
1990 16 16
1989 13 13
1988 10 10
1987 7 7
1986 8 8
1985 8 8
1984 7 7
1983 10 10
1982 11 11
1981 5 5
1980 5 5
1979 8 8
1978 5 5
1977 5 5
1975 5 5
1974 6 6
1972 9 9
1971 10 10
1970 8 8
1969 11 11
1968 7 7
1967 11 11
1966 9 9
1965 13 13
1964 16 16
1963 6 6
1962 11 11
1961 13 13
1960 13 13
1959 12 12
1958 8 8
1957 22 22
1956 13 13
1955 22 22
1954 24 24
1953 13 13
1952 21 21
1951 20 20
1950 17 17
1949 21 21
1948 26 26
1947 34 34
1946 22 22
1945 16 16
1944 22 22
1943 32 32
1942 30 30
1941 32 32
1940 30 30
1939 24 24
1938 17 17
1937 25 25
1936 37 37
1935 32 32
1934 37 37
1933 32 32
1932 44 44
1931 34 34
1930 62 62
1929 72 72
1928 97 97
1927 93 93
1926 104 104
1925 134 134
1924 136 136
1923 144 144
1922 153 153
1921 126 126
1920 121 121
1919 148 148
1918 146 146
1917 123 123
1916 127 127
1915 93 93
1914 65 65
1913 52 52
1912 36 36
1911 28 28
1910 15 15
1909 18 18
1908 21 21
1907 15 15
1906 19 19
1905 6 6
1904 8 8
1903 9 9
1902 8 8
1900 8 8
1897 6 6
1896 8 8
1888 5 5

Top States for Evelyne (2021)

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 5
100%