Evangeline Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Evangeline is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Evangeline?
Evangeline is spelled E-V-A-N-G-E-L-I-N-E. The name has 10 letters.
Evangeline at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Bearer of good news.
- Origin
- Evangeline is commonly associated with Greek origins and is derived from elements meaning “good” and “news” or “message.”
- Pronunciation
- ee-van-JE-leen · 4 syllables
Evangeline Popularity in 2025
Rank#147
Recorded Births1,998
- Girls usage rose 26 places to #147 and recorded 246 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Evangeline Mean?
Bearer of good news.
Origin: Evangeline is commonly associated with Greek origins and is derived from elements meaning “good” and “news” or “message.”
How Do You Pronounce Evangeline?
Pronunciationee-van-JE-leen
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Evangeline?
- History
- The name Evangeline has been used in English-speaking countries and appeared in notable 19th-century literature.
Evangeline Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,998 | #147 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,752 | #173 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,417 | #212 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,190 | #266 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,281 | #236 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,174 | #258 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,226 | #270 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,195 | #276 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,199 | #267 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,339 | #241 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,221 | #260 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,189 | #276 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,067 | #300 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,097 | #288 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,111 | #285 |
| 2010 | Girls | 966 | #333 |
| 2009 | Girls | 742 | #429 |
| 2008 | Girls | 699 | #451 |
| 2007 | Girls | 702 | #459 |
| 2006 | Girls | 486 | #598 |
| 2005 | Girls | 189 | #1,210 |
| 2004 | Girls | 107 | #1,781 |
| 2003 | Girls | 104 | #1,802 |
| 2002 | Girls | 91 | #1,934 |
When Was Evangeline Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
1,998 recorded births
National rank #147
2024 · Girls
1,752 recorded births
National rank #173
2023 · Girls
1,417 recorded births
National rank #212
2016 · Girls
1,339 recorded births
National rank #241
Where Evangeline Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #58 | 28 |
| LA | #73 | 49 |
| CT | #79 | 32 |
| NV | #82 | 25 |
| AK | #90 | 7 |
| CO | #92 | 55 |
| ME | #96 | 10 |
| AR | #101 | 27 |