Evelynn

Evelynn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,013 girls in the United States.

Evelynn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Evelynn

Evelynn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Evelynn first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #304 in 2024, and in 2024 1,013 babies received the name — 15,049 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Evelynn in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#304 in 2024
Peak year
2019
Babies named Evelynn in 2024
1,013
Total since 1880
15,049

Evelynn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#920 in 2018
Babies named Evelynn in 2025
26
Total since 1996
421

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Evelynn mean?

The meaning of Evelynn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Evelynn a boy or girl name?

Evelynn is a girl name. In 2024, 1,013 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Evelynn?

Evelynn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Evelynn?

Evelynn first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #304 in 2024, and 1,013 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].