Declining since 2011, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Evangelyn since 1920
Babies named Evangelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 196 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Evangelyn is a name that blends ancient roots with modern coinage. First recorded in the United States in 1920, it saw its peak popularity in 2011, consistent with the early 2010s trend for elaborate -lyn names. Despite a falling trajectory since 2011, it remains a distinctive choice, with a rank of 7885 in 2025 and an incidence of 1 in 123,636. Its scarcity makes it a rare find, especially in states where it did not appear in top rankings. The name's etymology reflects a fusion of Evelyn and the Greek root for gospel, giving it a spiritual yet fashionable appeal.
Evangelyn is a variant of Evelyn, itself an Anglicized form of the French name Aveline, though influenced by the Greek word "euangelion" (good news). In recent decades, the name has been reanalyzed as a combination of Eva or Eve with the popular -lyn suffix. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century, with a peak in the early 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie, Eva, Lyn
Sibling names for Evangelyn
Names that share Evangelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
