Rising since 1986, #147 for girls today.
Popularity of Evangeline since 1881
Babies named Evangeline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 108 |
| 1890s | 300 |
| 1900s | 553 |
| 1910s | 1,552 |
| 1920s | 2,444 |
| 1930s | 1,973 |
| 1940s | 1,404 |
| 1950s | 1,411 |
| 1960s | 1,182 |
| 1970s | 821 |
| 1980s | 562 |
| 1990s | 716 |
| 2000s | 3,323 |
| 2010s | 11,610 |
| 2020s | 8,812 |
Meaning & origin
Evangeline is a name with deep lyrical and literary roots, first recorded in the United States in 1881. After a period of lower usage, the name has been rising steadily since 1986, reaching its peak popularity in 2025, where it ranked 147th. That year, approximately 1 in 804 girls received the name. The name is especially popular in Alaska, Idaho, and Hawaii. Evangeline carries a distinctively romantic and spiritual resonance, derived from the Greek word for 'good news' and immortalized by Longfellow's epic poem. Its revival in recent decades fits a broader trend of ornate, vintage names with a feminine, melodic sound. The name offers rich nickname potential with Eva, Evie, Angie, and Lina, and pairs well with other classic literary or saintly names. While its usage has grown, Evangeline remains distinctive enough to stand apart from more common choices.
Evangeline is derived from the Greek word 'euangelion', meaning 'good news', which is the source of the word 'evangelist'. The name was coined by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for his 1847 epic poem 'Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie', and it has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It has long been favored by Christian families for its association with the Gospel messengers.
Where Evangeline 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.
“Evangeline” around the world
Where Evangeline lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Evie, Angie, Lina
Variants: Evangelina, Evangeline, Evangelyn
Sibling names for Evangeline
Names that share Evangeline's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Seraphina, Juliette, Anastasia, Vivienne, Cordelia, Angeline, Callista, Celestine, Clementina, Leandra, Marceline, Priscilla, Angelena, Angelene, Angelis, Apollonia, Clarrissa, Demitria, Ellanora, Ellarose, Ezabella, Genavieve, Magdeline, Michalene, Seraphine, Vangie, Adabelle, Alixandra, Angelice, Angelik, Angelisse, Angelyne, Elody, Estelene, Everline, Karolyne, Katherina, Magdalynn, Seraphim, Adamarie, Avangelina, Ezmerelda, Genavie, Krystianna, Sephira, Velencia
Brothers: Sebastian, Theodore, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Gabriel, Leviathan, Maximillion
Names like Evangeline
Names whose popularity has moved with Evangeline's over the last 50 years.
