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Eveline

EV-eh-leen · Desired or wished for child; also interpreted as life or living one.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,975
Babies named in 2025
36
Peak popularity
1881
2025 frequency
1 in 44,646 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017, #3,975 for girls today.

Popularity of Eveline since 1881

Babies named Eveline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eveline's real moment was 1881.

255176192019602000Most births 1922Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1880s59
1890s111
1900s146
1910s442
1920s598
1930s368
1940s215
1950s194
1960s133
1970s77
1980s96
1990s132
2000s252
2010s336
2020s182

Meaning & origin

Eveline is a name that combines vintage charm with a gentle, melodic sound. Although it first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, its peak usage also occurred in that earliest year, when it ranked 3975. Since 2017, the name has been on a downward trajectory, yet it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a less common variant of the more popular Evelyn. The name was most frequently recorded in Wisconsin during its early decades. Its meaning, linked to both desire and life, gives it a depth that appeals to those who appreciate traditional names with a literary or historical feel.

Eveline is a medieval English and French diminutive of Eve, from the Hebrew name Chava, meaning 'life' or 'living one.' It was also used as a variant of Aveline, which derives from the Norman name Avila. The name became established in England after the Norman Conquest and was especially common during the Middle Ages. Its use declined in later centuries but saw a modest revival in the 19th century.

Where Eveline is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Eveline” around the world

Where Eveline lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Evie, Eve, Lina

Variants: Evelyn, Evelina, Aveline

Sibling names for Eveline

Names that share Eveline's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Eveline mean?
Eveline means 'desired' or 'wished for child,' but it is also associated with the Hebrew name Eve, meaning 'life.'
How popular is the name Eveline currently?
As of 2025, Eveline ranked 3975 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 44,646 newborns given the name.
Is Eveline a boy or girl name?
Eveline is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.