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girl name · Greek origin

Evangeline

/ ee-VAN-juh-leen /

Girl Greek 4 syllables

Meaning

Evangeline means Bearer of good news (Greek).

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

ee-VAN-juh-leen

Popularity

#147 · U.S. girls (2025)

Popularity of Evangeline in the US, 1880–2025

Evangeline first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2025, when 1,998 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,998.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Evangeline popular?

Near its peak Evangeline is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Evangeline, by decade
2020s		8,812
2010s		11,610
2000s		3,323
1990s		716
1980s		562
1970s		821
1960s		1,182
1950s		1,411
1940s		1,404
1930s		1,973
1920s		2,444
1910s		1,552
1900s		553
1890s		300
1880s		108

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Evangeline mean?

Evangeline means “bearer of good news” in Greek.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Evangeline mean?

Evangeline means Bearer of good news. Evangeline means “bearer of good news” in Greek.

What is the origin of the name Evangeline?

Evangeline is of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Evangeline?

Evangeline is pronounced “ee-VAN-juh-leen.”

Is Evangeline a boy or a girl name?

Evangeline is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Evangeline a popular name right now?

Evangeline is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Evangeline?

In 2025, Evangeline ranked #147 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Evangeline most popular?

Evangeline was most popular in 2025, when about 1,998 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Evangeline?

Names similar to Evangeline include Dora, Anastasia, Daphne, Georgia, Dorothea.

What names go well with Evangeline?

Greek names that pair well with Evangeline include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.