A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Evelene since 1909
Babies named Evelene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evelene's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 194 |
| 1930s | 212 |
| 1940s | 144 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Evelene is a rare and distinctly 20th-century American name. First recorded in 1909, it reached its peak popularity in 1935, fitting into the fashion for feminine names ending in -lene that flourished in the 1930s. After decades of decline, the name has been rising in use since 2022, suggesting a revival of interest in vintage names. Despite its rarity, Evelene carries a classic feel with its resemblance to more common names like Evelyn and Evelina. As a modern coinage without deep historical roots, its appeal lies in its soft, melodic sound and the nickname potential of Evie or Lena.
Evelene likely originated as a 20th-century variant or diminutive of names like Evelyn or Evelina, which themselves derive from the Norman French name Aveline, ultimately from the Germanic element aval meaning 'desired'. The suffix -lene became fashionable in English-speaking countries during the early 1900s. First recorded in the U.S. in 1909, Evelene saw modest use mid-century but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eve, Evie, Lena
Sibling names for Evelene
Names that share Evelene's style, for a brother or sister.
