Evangeline Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-VAN-juh-leen / ɛˈvæn.dʒə.linGreek; Latin; English
Meaning
Greek: bearer of good news; Latin: evangelist
Historical & Cultural Background
Evangeline is derived from the Greek word 'euangelion', meaning 'good news' or 'gospel'. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly after the publication of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem 'Evangeline' in 1847. It has been associated with themes of hope and faith throughout its history.
Trend Summary
Evangeline has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Evangelina
- Evangelyne
International Variants
- Evangeline (French)
- Evangéline (French)
- Evangelyn (Spanish)
Famous people named Evangeline
Evangeline Lilly is a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series 'Lost'.
Evangeline Anderson is an American author recognized for her contributions to the romance genre.
Evangeline Walton was an American author celebrated for her retellings of Welsh mythology.
Evangeline B. Adams was an American astrologer known for her work in the early 20th century.
Fictional characters named Evangeline
Evangeline is a character in the poem 'Evangeline' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, representing a symbol of hope and perseverance.
Evangeline is a character in the animated film 'The Princess and the Frog', serving as a firefly who helps the protagonists.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Evangeline was first seen in the United States in 1881. Evangeline has ranked as high as #351 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Evangeline has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Evangeline (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 263 | |
TX | 239 | |
FL | 108 | |
NY | 72 | |
AZ | 64 | |
NC | 58 | |
PA | 50 | |
VA | 48 | |
WA | 43 | |
OH | 43 | |
TN | 41 | |
CO | 39 | |
IL | 36 | |
MD | 34 | |
MO | 34 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 9 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 12 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 10 |
1887 | 13 |
1888 | 14 |
1889 | 28 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 13 |
1892 | 22 |
1893 | 24 |
1894 | 29 |
1895 | 24 |
1896 | 30 |
1897 | 53 |
1898 | 46 |
1899 | 43 |
1900 | 68 |
1901 | 55 |
1902 | 58 |
1903 | 41 |
1904 | 48 |
1905 | 45 |
1906 | 48 |
1907 | 62 |
1908 | 56 |
1909 | 72 |
1910 | 76 |
1911 | 70 |
1912 | 107 |
1913 | 139 |
1914 | 135 |
1915 | 188 |
1916 | 176 |
1917 | 208 |
1918 | 222 |
1919 | 231 |
1920 | 267 |
1921 | 258 |
1922 | 262 |
1923 | 239 |
1924 | 258 |
1925 | 198 |
1926 | 221 |
1927 | 273 |
1928 | 227 |
1929 | 241 |
1930 | 279 |
1931 | 232 |
1932 | 217 |
1933 | 207 |
1934 | 187 |
1935 | 199 |
1936 | 161 |
1937 | 183 |
1938 | 164 |
1939 | 144 |
1940 | 172 |
1941 | 148 |
1942 | 151 |
1943 | 134 |
1944 | 132 |
1945 | 109 |
1946 | 154 |
1947 | 137 |
1948 | 126 |
1949 | 141 |
1950 | 137 |
1951 | 137 |
1952 | 165 |
1953 | 122 |
1954 | 150 |
1955 | 146 |
1956 | 142 |
1957 | 146 |
1958 | 141 |
1959 | 125 |
1960 | 121 |
1961 | 143 |
1962 | 134 |
1963 | 144 |
1964 | 131 |
1965 | 113 |
1966 | 116 |
1967 | 96 |
1968 | 104 |
1969 | 80 |
1970 | 115 |
1971 | 99 |
1972 | 104 |
1973 | 78 |
1974 | 73 |
1975 | 77 |
1976 | 76 |
1977 | 70 |
1978 | 60 |
1979 | 69 |
1980 | 58 |
1981 | 63 |
1982 | 67 |
1983 | 61 |
1984 | 52 |
1985 | 52 |
1986 | 49 |
1987 | 48 |
1988 | 60 |
1989 | 52 |
1990 | 54 |
1991 | 67 |
1992 | 54 |
1993 | 59 |
1994 | 65 |
1995 | 86 |
1996 | 84 |
1997 | 78 |
1998 | 85 |
1999 | 84 |
2000 | 95 |
2001 | 108 |
2002 | 91 |
2003 | 104 |
2004 | 107 |
2005 | 189 |
2006 | 485 |
2007 | 702 |
2008 | 699 |
2009 | 742 |
2010 | 966 |
2011 | 1,110 |
2012 | 1,096 |
2013 | 1,067 |
2014 | 1,188 |
2015 | 1,221 |
2016 | 1,339 |
2017 | 1,199 |
2018 | 1,195 |
2019 | 1,226 |
2020 | 1,174 |
2021 | 1,281 |
2022 | 1,190 |
2023 | 1,415 |
2024 | 1,741 |