Declining since 2006, #2,153 for girls today.
Popularity of Evelin since 1913
Babies named Evelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 121 |
| 1970s | 148 |
| 1980s | 491 |
| 1990s | 1,391 |
| 2000s | 3,296 |
| 2010s | 1,308 |
| 2020s | 536 |
Meaning & origin
Evelin, a spelling variant of the classic Evelyn, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913. Its popularity peaked in 2006, when it ranked among the top names for girls, but has since experienced a steady decline. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in every 18,689 newborn girls, placing it at rank 2153. The name has been most frequently used in Georgia, North Carolina, and California, reflecting a broad but moderate appeal across the country. Evelin offers a streamlined alternative to Evelyn, maintaining the name's soft, feminine sound while simplifying its spelling. It continues to be a recognizable yet less common choice for parents seeking a name with historical roots and a gentle, approachable feel.
Evelin is a variant of Evelyn, which itself derives from the Norman French name Aveline, a diminutive of Ava. The name became associated with Eve (from Hebrew Chava, meaning "life") through folk etymology. Evelyn was originally a surname, later adopted as a given name, and its variant spelling Evelin has been used for girls since the early 20th century, particularly gaining traction in the United States.
Where Evelin 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.
“Evelin” around the world
Where Evelin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie, Eve, Lyn, Ella
Sibling names for Evelin
Names that share Evelin's style, for a brother or sister.
