Evelynn Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Evelynn has been used since the 19th century, often seen in literature and historical records.

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A Deep Dive

Evelynn Overview

Meaning

Wished for child, desired, island water

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from Hebrew “Eve” meaning “life,” and French “Aveline” meaning “hazelnut,” with roots in German “Avila” and Gaelic “Aibhilin.”

Pronunciation

/ˈiːvəlɪn/

Popularity

Evelynn is cherished in English-speaking countries, particularly in the US and the UK. In the USA, Evelynn was ranked as the 320th most popular name for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Vintage, Aesthetic, Cool

Associated Traits

Elegant, compassionate, creative, graceful

Name Day

October 4th (Germany)
A Deep Dive

Evelynn Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Evelyn, Aveline, Evelina, Evaline, Evlyn

Common Nicknames

Eve, Evie, Lyn, Lynn, Eva

Diminutives

Ev, Elly, Lyna, Ella, Elle

Famous People

  • Evelynn Hammonds
    (American Scientist)
  • Evelynn Ellis
    (Canadian Artist)
  • Evelynn Gates
    (American Physicist)
  • Evelynn Boshart
    (American Author)
  • Evelynn Harris
    (British Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Evelynn
    ("League of Legends," Video Game)
  • Evelynn Harper
    ("Two and a Half Men," TV Series)
  • Evelynn Salt
    ("Salt," Film)
  • Evelynn Hugo
    ("The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," Novel)

What Is the Meaning of Evelynn?

The name Evelynn means “desired” or “wished for child.” It is often associated with a friendly and kind personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Evelynn?

Evelynn has roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from the name Eve, meaning “life” or “living.” It also has French and German origins, connected to the names Avila and Ava, and the Gaelic names Aibhilin and Aibhlinn, which mean “longed-for child” or “wished for.” In modern French, Aveline means “hazelnut.”

Evelynn Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Evelynn in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3162021#3332022#3202023
Top 3 Rankings#3112019#3162021#3202023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Evelynn

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023320
(+13 from 2022)
971
(+9 from 2022)
0.05551
2022333
(-17 from 2021)
962
(-62 from 2021)
0.05365
2021316
(+11 from 2020)
1024
(+81 from 2020)
0.05716
2020327
(-16 from 2019)
943
(-87 from 2019)
0.05335
2019311
(+26 from 2018)
1030
(+73 from 2018)
0.05613
2018337
(+5 from 2017)
957
(+13 from 2017)
0.05146
2017342
(+48 from 2016)
944
(+96 from 2016)
0.04997
2016390
(+51 from 2015)
848
(+130 from 2015)
0.04380
2015441
(-6 from 2014)
718
(-18 from 2014)
0.03680
2014435
(+113 from 2013)
736
(+195 from 2013)
0.03762
2013548
(+8 from 2012)
541
(+11 from 2012)
0.02806
2012556
(+7 from 2011)
530
(+12 from 2011)
0.02733
2011563
(+161 from 2010)
518
(+131 from 2010)
0.02673
2010724
(+178 from 2009)
387
(+85 from 2009)
0.01974
2009902
(+155 from 2008)
302
(+55 from 2008)
0.01491
20081057
(+52 from 2007)
247
(+14 from 2007)
0.01186
20071109
(+53 from 2006)
233
(+24 from 2006)
0.01101
20061162
(+193 from 2005)
209
(+49 from 2005)
0.01000
20051355
(+246 from 2004)
160
(+38 from 2004)
0.00788
20041601
(+51 from 2003)
122
(+6 from 2003)
0.00605
20031652
(-88 from 2002)
116
(-3 from 2002)
0.00578
20021564
(+695 from 2001)
119
(+48 from 2001)
0.00603
20012259
(+334 from 2000)
71
(+14 from 2000)
0.00358
20002593
(+144 from 1999)
57
(+7 from 1999)
0.00286
19992737
(+993 from 1998)
50
(+19 from 1998)
0.00257
19983730
(-183 from 1997)
31
(-1 from 1997)
0.00160
19973547
(+637 from 1996)
32
(+7 from 1996)
0.00168
19964184
(-306 from 1995)
25
(-2 from 1995)
0.00130
19953878
(+1371 from 1994)
27
(+9 from 1994)
0.00141
19945249
(-1149 from 1993)
18
(-7 from 1993)
0.00092
19934100
(+586 from 1992)
25
(+4 from 1992)
0.00127
19924686
(-36 from 1991)
21
No change from 1991
0.00105
19914650
(-127 from 1990)
21
No change from 1990
0.00103
19904523
(+325 from 1989)
21
(+3 from 1989)
0.00102
19894848
(+749 from 1988)
18
(+4 from 1988)
0.00090
19885597
(+1757 from 1987)
14
(+5 from 1987)
0.00073
19877354
(-1895 from 1986)
9
(-4 from 1986)
0.00048
19865459
(-824 from 1985)
13
(-3 from 1985)
0.00070
19854635
(+2174 from 1984)
16
(+7 from 1984)
0.00087
19846809
(-985 from 1983)
9
(-2 from 1983)
0.00050
19835824
(-1108 from 1982)
11
(-4 from 1982)
0.00061
19824716
(+29 from 1981)
15
No change from 1981
0.00083
19814745
(+1168 from 1980)
15
(+4 from 1980)
0.00084
19805913
(+275 from 1979)
11
(+1 from 1979)
0.00062
19796188
(-626 from 1978)
10
(-1 from 1978)
0.00058
19785562
(+1735 from 1976)
11
(+4 from 1976)
0.00067
19770
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19767297
(+1771 from 1975)
7
(+2 from 1975)
0.00045
19759068
(-3291 from 1974)
5
(-4 from 1974)
0.00032
19745777
(-1191 from 1973)
9
(-3 from 1973)
0.00057
19734586
(-285 from 1972)
12
(-1 from 1972)
0.00077
19724301
(+2319 from 1971)
13
(+6 from 1971)
0.00081
19716620
(+446 from 1970)
7
(+1 from 1970)
0.00040
19707066
(-2343 from 1969)
6
(-4 from 1969)
0.00033
19694723
(-722 from 1968)
10
(-2 from 1968)
0.00057
19684001
(+2041 from 1967)
12
(+6 from 1967)
0.00070
19676042
(-769 from 1966)
6
(-1 from 1966)
0.00035
19665273
(-1321 from 1965)
7
(-4 from 1965)
0.00040
19653952
(-437 from 1964)
11
(-3 from 1964)
0.00060
19643515
(-341 from 1963)
14
(-2 from 1963)
0.00072
19633174
(+1089 from 1962)
16
(+6 from 1962)
0.00080
19624263
(-471 from 1961)
10
(-2 from 1961)
0.00049
19613792
(-105 from 1960)
12
No change from 1960
0.00058
19603687
(-819 from 1959)
12
(-5 from 1959)
0.00058
19592868
(-6 from 1958)
17
No change from 1958
0.00082
19582862
(+63 from 1957)
17
(+1 from 1957)
0.00082
19572925
(-538 from 1956)
16
(-6 from 1956)
0.00076
19562387
(+838 from 1955)
22
(+9 from 1955)
0.00107
19553225
(-634 from 1954)
13
(-5 from 1954)
0.00065
19542591
(+1636 from 1953)
18
(+10 from 1953)
0.00090
19534227
(-675 from 1952)
8
(-2 from 1952)
0.00041
19523552
(+162 from 1951)
10
(+1 from 1951)
0.00053
19513714
(-934 from 1950)
9
(-5 from 1950)
0.00049
19502780
(-440 from 1949)
14
(-4 from 1949)
0.00080
19492340
(+249 from 1948)
18
(+3 from 1948)
0.00103
19482589
(-310 from 1947)
15
(-4 from 1947)
0.00086
19472279
(+113 from 1946)
19
(+3 from 1946)
0.00105
19462392
(+206 from 1945)
16
(+4 from 1945)
0.00099
19452598
(-855 from 1944)
12
(-11 from 1944)
0.00089
19441743
(+609 from 1943)
23
(+8 from 1943)
0.00168
19432352
(-435 from 1942)
15
(-5 from 1942)
0.00105
19421917
(+480 from 1941)
20
(+7 from 1941)
0.00144
19412397
(+27 from 1940)
13
(+1 from 1940)
0.00104
19402424
(-8 from 1939)
12
No change from 1939
0.00102
19392416
(+163 from 1938)
12
(+1 from 1938)
0.00106
19382579
(+156 from 1937)
11
(+1 from 1937)
0.00096
19372735
(-46 from 1936)
10
No change from 1936
0.00091
19362689
(-684 from 1935)
10
(-6 from 1935)
0.00093
19352005
(-234 from 1934)
16
(-3 from 1934)
0.00147
19341771
(+1097 from 1933)
19
(+10 from 1933)
0.00176
19332868
(+406 from 1932)
9
(+1 from 1932)
0.00086
19323274
(-1169 from 1931)
8
(-7 from 1931)
0.00072
19312105
(+447 from 1930)
15
(+3 from 1930)
0.00136
19302552
(+369 from 1929)
12
(+2 from 1929)
0.00103
19292921
(-898 from 1928)
10
(-8 from 1928)
0.00086
19282023
(+233 from 1927)
18
(+2 from 1927)
0.00151
19272256
(+452 from 1926)
16
(+4 from 1926)
0.00129
19262708
(-817 from 1925)
12
(-9 from 1925)
0.00098
19251891
(-80 from 1924)
21
(-2 from 1924)
0.00166
19241811
(-291 from 1923)
23
(-6 from 1923)
0.00178
19231520
(+589 from 1922)
29
(+11 from 1922)
0.00232
19222109
(-61 from 1921)
18
(-1 from 1921)
0.00144
19212048
(-159 from 1920)
19
(-2 from 1920)
0.00148
19201889
(+924 from 1919)
21
(+10 from 1919)
0.00169
19192813
(-524 from 1918)
11
(-4 from 1918)
0.00094
19182289
(-85 from 1917)
15
No change from 1917
0.00125
19172204
(+629 from 1916)
15
(+5 from 1916)
0.00133
19162833
(-307 from 1915)
10
(-1 from 1915)
0.00092
19152526
(-401 from 1914)
11
No change from 1914
0.00107
19142125
First SSA data recorded
11
First SSA data recorded
0.00138
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Evelynn

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2952021#3312022#3082023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5072021#5632022#6702023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1602021#1752022#1802023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1562021#2082022#3062023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1712021#2252022#2262023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1612021#2132022#1292023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2492021#4582022#4182023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2332021#1992022#1762023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4372021#3472022#5312023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5562021#5042022#4272023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2162021#1592022#1682023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2352021#3182022#2482023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3362021#3272022#3102023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5762021#5602022#8722023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2672021#3192022#1972023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3722021#5042022#4592023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4022021#3582022#5522023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2202021#2812022#1812023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4202021#2382022#2212023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1602021#1262022#1742023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1492021#1722022#2062023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3972021#4572022#3572023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2362021#2332022#1932023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2102021#2692022#2212023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1892021#3572022#1722023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1512021#832022#1562023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2602021#4422022#5822023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3472021#3112022#3532023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2052021#2222022#1742023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2152021#3052022#1662023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4442021#5832022#2882023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6052020#4442021#5702022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6732020#7002021#5132023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4042021#2702022#3892023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2472021#2342022#2812023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2852021#1022022#2082023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2102021#2092022#1242023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#10892021#12822022#8182023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5932019#2192021#3742022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1502020#2072022#2032023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2402018#2222019#1762023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1872019#1282022#1852023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5462017#5732021#5782022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2502014#1622020#2482023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1092015#942019#932021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1642020#1172023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1052018

Popularity Rankings for Evelynn in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5122021#6002022#5032023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9202018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Evelynn a Name for Boys or Girls?

Evelynn is usually a name for girls. The name’s origins and its use in literature and media often portray it as feminine.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Evelynn

Evelynn in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Evelynn Hammonds (Scientist, born 1953): An American academic specializing in the history of science and African-American studies.
  • Evelynn Ellis (Artist, 1926–1997): A Canadian painter known for her vivid landscape artworks.
  • Evelynn Gates (Physicist, born 1956): An American physicist who has made significant contributions to theoretical physics and cosmology.
  • Evelynn Boshart (Author, 1890–1970): An American author best known for her historical novels.
  • Evelynn Harris (Actress, born 1980): A British actress renowned for her versatile roles in theater and film.
  • Evelynn Roth (Activist, 1912–1998): An American civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the 1960s civil rights movement.
  • Evelynn Martin (Dancer, born 1975): A French ballet dancer celebrated for her performances with major European ballet companies.
  • Evelynn ("League of Legends," 2009 Video Game): A champion in the game known for her stealth and burst damage abilities.
  • Evelynn Harper ("Two and a Half Men," 2003 TV Series): The manipulative and self-centered mother of Charlie and Alan.
  • Evelynn Salt ("Salt," 2010 Film): A CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy who goes on the run to clear her name.
  • Evelynn Hugo ("The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," 2017 Novel): A legendary Hollywood actress recounts her life story and many marriages.
  • Evelynn Frost ("A Court of Frost and Starlight," 2018 Novel): A character in the fantasy series known for her fierce loyalty and magical abilities.
  • Evelynn Sharp ("Arrow," 2012 TV Series): A vigilante who initially operates as Artemis and later becomes a traitor to Team Arrow.
  • Evelynn Avenue (Eugene, Oregon, USA): A residential street in a suburban neighborhood.
  • Evelynn Park (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia): A local park offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Evelynn Creek (Ontario, Canada): A small creek running through scenic natural landscapes.
  • Evelynn Lake (Minnesota, USA): A serene lake surrounded by forests, ideal for fishing and boating.
  • Evelynn Beach (Florida, USA): A picturesque beach with white sand and clear waters.
  • Evelynn Hill (Wales, UK): A hill offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
  • Evelynn Forest (Alaska, USA): A dense forest area rich in wildlife and hiking trails.

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