Declining since 2018, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Evalee since 1900
Babies named Evalee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 207 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 405 |
| 2020s | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Evalee is a relatively rare modern name in the United States. First recorded in 1900, it saw a modest peak of popularity in 2017, after which its usage began to decline. As of 2025, it ranks 6,838th, with roughly 1 in 100,454 newborn girls given the name. This suggests it remains a distinctive choice, far from the mainstream. The name's composition from two familiar elements (Eva and Lee) gives it a familiar yet fresh feel. Evalee has not been associated with any top states, indicating broad but scattered use across the country.
Evalee is a modern coinage blending the name Eva (from the Hebrew meaning 'life') with the popular name element Lee (from Old English leah, 'clearing, meadow'). It may also be considered a spelling variant of Evely or Evalee. The name emerged in the late 19th century, but gained most of its usage in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Evie, Lee, E
Sibling names for Evalee
Names that share Evalee's style, for a brother or sister.
