Evelynn Girl

Popularity: #285 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: desired; French: hazelnut

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Evelynn has its roots in the Old French name Aveline, which is derived from the Latin word 'avellana,' meaning 'hazelnut.' This etymological journey can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *avala, which also relates to the concept of a hazelnut. The name Aveline was introduced into England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, evolving into various forms, including Evelyn, which emerged in the 16th century as a diminutive or affectionate form of Aveline.

The transition into the modern spelling Evelynn reflects a later adaptation, influenced by the desire for names to convey elegance and femininity. Historically, the name Evelynn has been associated with notable figures, including the English poet and playwright John Evelyn, who lived during the 17th century.

His contributions to literature and science during the Restoration period helped popularize the name in literary circles. Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and figures in Christian tradition, further embedding it within cultural contexts.

The name's presence in literature and its association with nobility and virtue have contributed to its enduring appeal. Culturally, Evelynn has been linked to themes of nature and fertility, owing to its connection with the hazelnut, which has been a symbol of wisdom and protection in various traditions.

The name has also been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, where it often symbolizes grace and beauty. The evolution of Evelynn, particularly its spelling variations, reflects broader trends in naming practices, where the aesthetic qualities of names have played a significant role in their transmission through generations.

Famous people named Evelynn

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

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Evelynn is a fictional character in the video game League of Legends, known for her role as an assassin.

Evelynn Waugh is an author best known for Brideshead Revisited, A Handful of Dust, and Scoop.

Fictional characters named Evelynn

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Evelynn is a fictional character from the video game League of Legends. She is a deadly assassin known for her seductive charm and ability to manipulate her enemies.

Sibling suggestions

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

EvelynElenaElianaEmmaEllaEvaEmilia

Similar names

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

AvelineAdelineIsabelleMadelineVivienneCecilyLillianSeraphine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Evelynn was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Evelynn has ranked as high as #645 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Michigan, and Washington.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Evelynn 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 Evelynn 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 Evelynn.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 1,012 1,012
2024 1,016 1,016
2023 976 976
2022 963 963
2021 1,025 1,025
2020 943 943
2019 1,030 1,030
2018 957 957
2017 945 945
2016 848 848
2015 719 719
2014 737 737
2013 541 541
2012 530 530
2011 518 518
2010 387 387
2009 302 302
2008 247 247
2007 233 233
2006 209 209
2005 160 160
2004 122 122
2003 116 116
2002 119 119
2001 71 71
2000 57 57
1999 50 50
1998 31 31
1997 32 32
1996 25 25
1995 27 27
1994 18 18
1993 25 25
1992 21 21
1991 21 21
1990 21 21
1989 18 18
1988 14 14
1987 9 9
1986 13 13
1985 16 16
1984 9 9
1983 11 11
1982 15 15
1981 15 15
1980 11 11
1979 10 10
1978 11 11
1976 7 7
1975 5 5
1974 9 9
1973 12 12
1972 13 13
1971 7 7
1970 6 6
1969 10 10
1968 12 12
1967 6 6
1966 7 7
1965 11 11
1964 14 14
1963 16 16
1962 10 10
1961 12 12
1960 12 12
1959 17 17
1958 17 17
1957 16 16
1956 22 22
1955 13 13
1954 18 18
1953 8 8
1952 10 10
1951 9 9
1950 14 14
1949 18 18
1948 15 15
1947 19 19
1946 16 16
1945 12 12
1944 23 23
1943 15 15
1942 20 20
1941 13 13
1940 12 12
1939 12 12
1938 11 11
1937 10 10
1936 10 10
1935 16 16
1934 19 19
1933 9 9
1932 8 8
1931 15 15
1930 12 12
1929 10 10
1928 18 18
1927 16 16
1926 12 12
1925 21 21
1924 23 23
1923 29 29
1922 18 18
1921 19 19
1920 21 21
1919 11 11
1918 15 15
1917 15 15
1916 10 10
1915 11 11
1914 11 11

Top States for Evelynn (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
TX 112
11%
OH 61
6%
CA 57
6%
WA 50
5%
MI 42
4%
FL 36
4%
WI 36
4%
MO 35
4%
IN 32
3%
IL 31
3%
CO 30
3%
PA 29
3%
NC 28
3%
GA 27
3%
VA 25
3%
IA 23
2%
TN 23
2%
NY 23
2%
OK 23
2%
KY 21
2%
MN 20
2%
AL 18
2%
UT 18
2%
OR 17
2%
ID 16
2%
NJ 15
2%
WV 14
1%
KS 14
1%
SC 13
1%
LA 13
1%
AZ 12
1%
MD 11
1%
AR 10
1%
NE 10
1%
NV 9
1%
NH 8
1%
NM 7
1%
MS 7
1%
MT 7
1%