Rising since 1988, #778 for girls today.
Popularity of Evelina since 1880
Babies named Evelina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 80 |
| 1890s | 112 |
| 1900s | 164 |
| 1910s | 266 |
| 1920s | 360 |
| 1930s | 266 |
| 1940s | 262 |
| 1950s | 311 |
| 1960s | 280 |
| 1970s | 151 |
| 1980s | 329 |
| 1990s | 273 |
| 2000s | 564 |
| 2010s | 1,577 |
| 2020s | 1,370 |
Meaning & origin
Evelina is a name that combines delicacy with a strong literary pedigree, having first appeared in Frances Burney's 1778 novel of the same name. In modern times, it has seen a steady resurgence: after a long period of quiet use, its rank has been rising since 1988, and in 2025 it reached its peak at rank 778. According to Social Security data, the name is given to about 1 in every 4,605 newborns, showing that it remains a relatively rare but increasingly favored choice. The top states for Evelina are New Mexico, Idaho, and Colorado, suggesting a particular appeal in the Western and Southwestern United States. Its rise in the 2020s points to parents seeking a name that feels both vintage and fresh, without being overly common.
Evelina is a Latinate diminutive of Eve, derived from the Hebrew name Chava (חוה), meaning 'life' or 'living.' The name was popularized in England by Frances Burney's 1778 novel 'Evelina,' which brought the name into fashionable use. It was adopted by English speakers as a variant of Evelyn, blending the sounds of the French Aveline with the biblical Eve.
Where Evelina 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.
“Evelina” around the world
Where Evelina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eve, Evie, Lina, Ella, Vel
Sibling names for Evelina
Names that share Evelina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eleanor, Charlotte, Violet, Amelia, Eliza, Avelina, Elvina, Lavenia, Eleora, Everlena, Percilla, Annaliza, Arcola, Elmire, Evalyne, Everlina, Laurabelle, Levenia, Loveta, Evalie, Alveta, Armentha, Chestina, Darlina, Elliona, Ivelise
Brothers: Oliver, Henry, Julian, Theodore, Sebastian, Elizandro
