Evangelina

Evangelina is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “good news.” In 2024 it was given to 184 girls in the United States.

Evangelina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Greek
Meaning
“good news”
Pronunciation
/ɪvænd͡ʒəˈliːnə/

About the name Evangelina

Evangelina belongs to the Spanish and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “good news” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Evangelina first appears in Social Security records in 1908. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #718 in 1929, and in 2024 184 babies received the name — 10,121 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Evangelina in US records

First recorded (US)
1908
Best US rank
#718 in 1929
Peak year
2012
Babies named Evangelina in 2024
184
Total since 1880
10,121

Evangelina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1641 in 2008
Babies named Evangelina in 2025
8
Total since 1996
239

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Evangelina mean?

Evangelina means “good news” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Evangelina a boy or girl name?

Evangelina is a girl name. In 2024, 184 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Evangelina?

Evangelina comes from the Spanish and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Evangelina?

Evangelina first appears in US records in 1908. Its best-ever ranking was #718 in 1929, and 184 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Evangelina?

Evangelina is pronounced /ɪvænd͡ʒəˈliːnə/ (IPA).

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