Evelynn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Evelynn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Evelynn?
Evelynn is spelled E-V-E-L-Y-N-N. The name has 7 letters.
Evelynn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Evelynn is a variant spelling of the name Evelyn, which is commonly associated with the Old French name Aveline that may derive from a Germanic…
- Origin
- The name Evelynn may derive from the Old French name Aveline, which itself possibly originated from a Germanic element related to desire or wish.
- Pronunciation
- ev-uh-LIN · 3 syllables
Evelynn Popularity in 2025
Rank#301
Recorded Births1,012
- Girls usage rose 3 places to #301 and recorded 4 fewer 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 Evelynn Mean?
Evelynn is a variant spelling of the name Evelyn, which is commonly associated with the Old French name Aveline that may derive from a Germanic root meaning “desired” or “wished for.”
Origin: The name Evelynn may derive from the Old French name Aveline, which itself possibly originated from a Germanic element related to desire or wish.
How Do You Pronounce Evelynn?
Pronunciationev-uh-LIN
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Evelynn?
- History
- Evelynn is a modern spelling variant of Evelyn, a name used historically in English-speaking countries since at least the 17th century, initially as a surname and later as a given name.
Evelynn 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 | 1,012 | #301 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,016 | #304 |
| 2023 | Girls | 976 | #319 |
| 2022 | Girls | 963 | #333 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,025 | #316 |
| 2020 | Girls | 943 | #328 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,030 | #311 |
| 2018 | Girls | 957 | #337 |
| 2017 | Girls | 945 | #342 |
| 2016 | Girls | 848 | #390 |
| 2015 | Girls | 719 | #441 |
| 2014 | Girls | 737 | #434 |
| 2013 | Girls | 541 | #549 |
| 2012 | Girls | 530 | #556 |
| 2011 | Girls | 518 | #563 |
| 2010 | Girls | 387 | #724 |
| 2009 | Girls | 302 | #902 |
| 2008 | Girls | 247 | #1,057 |
| 2007 | Girls | 233 | #1,109 |
| 2006 | Girls | 209 | #1,162 |
| 2005 | Girls | 160 | #1,355 |
| 2004 | Girls | 122 | #1,601 |
| 2003 | Girls | 116 | #1,652 |
| 2002 | Girls | 119 | #1,564 |
When Was Evelynn 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.
2019 · Girls
1,030 recorded births
National rank #311
2021 · Girls
1,025 recorded births
National rank #316
2024 · Girls
1,016 recorded births
National rank #304
2025 · Girls
1,012 recorded births
National rank #301
Where Evelynn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #146 | 30 |
| KS | #149 | 22 |
| WV | #154 | 10 |
| MO | #160 | 38 |
| MT | #168 | 6 |
| NE | #169 | 13 |
| UT | #172 | 26 |
| ME | #176 | 6 |