Rising since 2018, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Evangaline since 2006
Babies named Evangaline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Evangaline is a variant spelling of Evangeline, which first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, though it remained relatively rare with a rank of 8362 in 2025. The name's trajectory has been rising since 2018, indicating a slow but steady increase in use. Despite its low rank, the name's connection to Longfellow's classic poem gives it a literary and romantic appeal that resonates with some parents. Its sound is similar to other vintage-style names like Angelina and Seraphina, fitting a modern trend toward elaborate feminine names.
Evangeline is derived from the Greek word 'euangelion', meaning 'good news'. The name was popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 poem 'Evangeline', which tells the story of an Acadian girl. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often in religious contexts referencing the gospel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Evie, Lina, Angie
Variants: Evangeline, Evangelina, Evangelene
Sibling names for Evangaline
Names that share Evangaline's style, for a brother or sister.
