Evelyn Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEV-lin / ˈɛv.lɪnEnglish; French
Meaning
English: desired; French: hazelnut
Historical & Cultural Background
Evelyn originally emerged as a surname in England before becoming popular as a given name. It gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly for females, but has seen some usage for males as well. The name has been associated with various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring appeal.
Trend Summary
Evelyn has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly for girls, while its use for boys remains rare.
Similar Names
Variants
- Evelin
- Evalyn
International Variants
- Evelyne (French)
- Evelina (Italian)
- Evelynne (English)
Famous people named Evelyn
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Fictional characters named Evelyn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Evelyn was first seen in the United States in 1900. Evelyn has ranked as high as #840 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Evelyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Evelyn (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 36 |
| 1926 | 40 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 41 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1930 | 50 |
| 1931 | 39 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 35 |
| 1935 | 31 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 23 |
| 1939 | 40 |
| 1940 | 24 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |