Declining since 2015, #1,427 for girls today.
Popularity of Evalyn since 1880
Babies named Evalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evalyn's real moment was 1918.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 115 |
| 1890s | 235 |
| 1900s | 316 |
| 1910s | 1,332 |
| 1920s | 1,170 |
| 1930s | 532 |
| 1940s | 390 |
| 1950s | 259 |
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 142 |
| 2000s | 912 |
| 2010s | 2,799 |
| 2020s | 1,152 |
Meaning & origin
Evalyn is a variant spelling of Evelyn that first appeared in U.S. records in 1880. It reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking much higher than its current position of 1,427th in 2025. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2015, with about 1 in 10,644 newborn girls receiving it. Historically, Evalyn has seen most use in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Missouri. As a phonetic alternative to Evelyn, it offers a distinctive yet familiar choice, appealing to parents seeking a classic name with a slightly different spelling.
Evalyn is a variant spelling of Evelyn. The name Evelyn is derived from the Norman French name Aveline, a diminutive of Ava, which may have Germanic roots meaning 'desired'. Alternatively, Evelyn could be related to the Irish name Éibhleann, meaning 'radiant beauty' or 'pleasant'. The spelling Evalyn emerged in the late 19th century as a phonetic variation of Evelyn.
Where Evalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Evie, Lyn
Sibling names for Evalyn
Names that share Evalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
