Evelyn
English girl's name meaning “wished-for child”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- wished-for child
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #9
- Born in 2023
- 9,113
Meaning & origin
Evelyn comes from the Norman French surname Aveline, itself a diminutive of Ava. Once used for both sexes, it is now overwhelmingly a girl's name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Evelyn ranked #9 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 9,113 US girls were given the name Evelyn.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #8 in 2024
“Unranked” means Evelyn was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with E.
Nicknames
Evie, Eve, Lyn
Evelyn: frequently asked questions
What does the name Evelyn mean?
Evelyn is a English name meaning "wished-for child". Evelyn comes from the Norman French surname Aveline, itself a diminutive of Ava. Once used for both sexes, it is now overwhelmingly a girl's name.
Where does the name Evelyn come from?
Evelyn is of English origin. Evelyn comes from the Norman French surname Aveline, itself a diminutive of Ava. Once used for both sexes, it is now overwhelmingly a girl's name.
Is Evelyn a boy or a girl name?
Evelyn is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Evelyn?
In 2023, 9,113 US girls were given the name Evelyn.
Is Evelyn a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Evelyn ranked #9 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Evelyn?
Common nicknames for Evelyn include Evie, Eve, Lyn.