Rising since 1987, #301 for girls today.
Popularity of Evelynn since 1914
Babies named Evelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evelynn's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 187 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 163 |
| 1950s | 144 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 271 |
| 2000s | 1,636 |
| 2010s | 7,212 |
| 2020s | 5,935 |
Meaning & origin
Evelynn is a modern variant spelling of the classic Evelyn, and it has seen a notable rise in popularity since 1987. In 2025, it ranked 301st nationally, with a 1-in-1,588 birth rate, meaning that among every 1,588 baby girls born that year, one was named Evelynn. The name reached its peak in 2025, consistent with its upward trajectory. It is most popular in states like Montana, West Virginia, and South Dakota. While the exact meaning is debated, the name's connection to Evelyn and its melodic sound contribute to its appeal. Evelynn continues to gain favor among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name for their daughters.
Evelynn is a modern variant spelling of Evelyn, which derives from the Anglo-Norman form of the Germanic name Avelina. Avelina is a diminutive of the Germanic element 'avi', meaning 'desired' or 'life'. The name Evelyn became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, and spelling variations like Evelynn emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often as a feminine form.
Where Evelynn 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.
“Evelynn” around the world
Where Evelynn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie, Eve, Lyn, Evy
Sibling names for Evelynn
Names that share Evelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Evelynn
Names whose popularity has moved with Evelynn's over the last 50 years.
