Primarily a girl's name · 100% girls
Origin: EnglishEvelyn is a matronymic English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline. Since the 17th century, it has also been used as a given name. The earliest recorded bearer was Evelyn Pierrepont, who was a grandson of the Roundhead politician Sir John Evelyn.
From Wikipedia
In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Evelyn yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.
It's my great-aunt's name. She's ninety-four, still drives herself to church, grows tomatoes, and has opinions about everything. She cried when we told her. That was worth everything.
— Stephanie, Louisville KY, 2018
Evie at home. Evelyn at the doctor's. We liked a name that had both modes built in. She's four and already tells people 'my full name is Evelyn' in a very specific tone of voice.
— Dan, Albany NY, 2020
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Rank is among all girls' names registered that year.
| Year | Babies | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 99 | #69 |
| 2012 | 111 | #66 |
| 2013 | 144 | #44 |
| 2014 | 240 | #33 |
| 2015 | 693 | #45 |
| 2016 | 565 | #49 |
| 2017 | 597 | #15 |
| 2018 | 540 | #16 |
| 2019 | 965 | #17 |
| 2020 | 707 | #19 |
| 2021 | 471 | #20 |
| 2022 | 465 | #20 |
| 2023 | 692 | #13 |
| 2024 | 669 | #11 |
| 2025 | 624 | #13 |
