A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Evelena since 1885
Babies named Evelena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evelena's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 53 |
| 1900s | 84 |
| 1910s | 229 |
| 1920s | 279 |
| 1930s | 208 |
| 1940s | 200 |
| 1950s | 120 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Evelena is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1885. Its peak year was 1910, during the 1910s decade, when vintage names were more common. After a long decline, the name has been rising in use since 2014, aligning with a broader revival of early-20th-century names. Evelena has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, so it remains a distinctive choice. The pattern of revival suggests it may gain more attention as parents seek names that feel both old-fashioned and fresh. Because it is a modern coinage rather than a traditional name with ancient roots, it offers flexibility in spelling and interpretation.
Evelena is a modern English coinage, likely formed from the names Eva or Evelyn combined with the popular suffix -lena, as in Helena or Selena. It emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, peaking in popularity during the 1910s. The name has seen a revival in recent years, following a broader trend of vintage-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eve, Lena, Evy
Sibling names for Evelena
Names that share Evelena's style, for a brother or sister.
