Evelyn
Evelyn first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 14,278 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 9,123.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Evelyn popular?
Rising Evelyn has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 55,734 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86,972 | |
| 2000s | 40,730 | |
| 1990s | 15,128 | |
| 1980s | 10,978 | |
| 1970s | 9,974 | |
| 1960s | 22,582 | |
| 1950s | 38,411 | |
| 1940s | 48,157 | |
| 1930s | 69,364 | |
| 1920s | 124,166 | |
| 1910s | 91,492 | |
| 1900s | 18,603 | |
| 1890s | 5,648 | |
| 1880s | 1,817 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Evelyn mean?
Evelyn comes from an English surname, itself from the Norman woman’s name Aveline — a diminutive variously linked to “desired” or to “hazelnut.” Long used for both sexes, it is now chiefly a girls’ name.
Nicknames for Evelyn
- Evie
- Eve
- Lyn
Variants & spellings
- Eveline
- Evelyne
- Evelin
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Frequently asked questions
Is Evelyn a boy or a girl name?
Evelyn is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Evelyn a popular name right now?
Evelyn has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Evelyn?
In 2025, Evelyn ranked #8 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Evelyn most popular?
Evelyn was most popular in 1921, when about 14,278 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Evelyn?
Common nicknames for Evelyn include Evie, Eve, Lyn.