A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Evalena since 1880
Babies named Evalena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evalena's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 60 |
| 1890s | 101 |
| 1900s | 109 |
| 1910s | 184 |
| 1920s | 260 |
| 1930s | 177 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Evalena is a rare, modern compound name that blends Eva and Lena, reflecting a trend of combining classic elements to create fresh, melodious names. First recorded in 1880, it experienced modest use in the late 19th century, peaking in 1887 at rank 8362. After a long period of obscurity, the name has been rising again since 2003, though it remains very uncommon with only about 1 in 133,939 girls receiving it in 2025. This revival places Evalena among the many vintage-sounding names regaining favor, though it has never been widespread. Its top states show no strong regional concentration, suggesting scattered use. The name's appeal lies in its soft, feminine sound and the familiar, beloved components Eva and Lena, making it feel both nostalgic and fresh.
Evalena is a modern English coinage blending Eva (from Hebrew Hawwah, 'life') and Lena (often a short form of Helena, from Greek helene, 'light'). It shares a structure with Evelina, a literary name popularized by Frances Burney's 1778 novel 'Evelina'. The name emerged in the late 19th century in the United States, possibly as a more elaborate variant of Eva or Evelyn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Lena, Evie
Sibling names for Evalena
Names that share Evalena's style, for a brother or sister.
