girl name
Evelyn
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#8 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Evelyn in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Evelyn a boy or a girl name?
Evelyn is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.