Rising since 1999, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Evelyna since 1914
Babies named Evelyna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evelyna's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Evelyna is a rare and modern elaboration of the classic name Evelyn. First recorded in 1914, it saw little use for much of the 20th century. Since 1999, its trajectory has been rising, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025, with a rank of 6325 and approximately 1 in 89,293 newborn girls receiving the name. The spelling with a 'y' distinguishes it from the more common Evelyn and Evelina, reflecting a trend toward unique spellings. Despite its low use, Evelyna has remained consistently in use among families seeking a melodic, feminine name with a traditional root. As of now, it has not appeared in any top state rankings, indicating its sparse distribution across the country.
Evelyna is a modern spelling variant of Evelina, which is a Latinate diminutive of Eve. Eve derives from the Hebrew name Chawwah, related to the word for 'life'. The name Evelina was popularized in the 18th century through Frances Burney's novel 'Evelina' (1778). Evelyna, with a 'y' substitution, emerged in the 20th century as a stylish elaboration.
“Evelyna” around the world
Where Evelyna 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, Evy, Lina
Sibling names for Evelyna
Names that share Evelyna's style, for a brother or sister.
