Declining since 2002, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Evangelos since 1922
Babies named Evangelos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 171 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 173 |
| 2000s | 253 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Evangelos has been in steady use in the United States since at least 1922. Its popularity peaked in 2010, but it has been declining since about 2002. Despite this downward trend, the name remains a proud marker of Greek heritage. In 2025, only about 1 in 155,280 boys received the name, reflecting its rarity outside of Greek-American families. The name carries strong religious connotations, echoing the New Testament term for gospel writers. While not among the most common Greek imports, its distinctive sound and spiritual meaning give it enduring appeal among those seeking a name with deep cultural roots.
Derived from Greek eu "good" and angelos "messenger, angel". The name appears in the New Testament as a Greek translation of a Hebrew name and has been used widely in Greek Orthodox communities. Historically, it has been a common name in Greece, often given in honor of the Evangelists (writers of the Gospels).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vangelis, Vangeli, Angelos
Variants: Evangelos, Evangelis, Evangelista
Sibling names for Evangelos
Names that share Evangelos's style, for a brother or sister.
