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Evelin
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), English· “uncertain; variant of Evelyn”
- Meaning
- uncertain; variant of Evelyn (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- EV-uh-lin
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,159
- US babies 2025
- 86
- Best rank
- #674 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Evelin
Evelin is often said to mean “uncertain; variant of Evelyn”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and English roots.
Evelin is a variant of Evelyn, and its roots are uncertain. Evelyn developed as an English surname from the Norman name Aveline, which may come from a Germanic element of unclear meaning. The name was originally used for boys, as with the novelist Evelyn Waugh, but it became a popular girls' name. The Evelin spelling is common in Spanish-speaking and Central European countries. It feels gentle, graceful and slightly vintage. Evie and Eve are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Evelin first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2002. Its best national rank was #674 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 423 babies. In 2025, 86 babies were named Evelin, and it ranked #2,159 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,122 in 1920, #5,055 in 1980, #1,016 in 2000, #986 in 2010, and #2,159 in 2025. Of the 7,425 US girls named Evelin since records began, 44% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 1,391 babies. Since 2010, 1,844 more have been named Evelin.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marianna, Taniya, Jamya, Giovanna, and Ryann.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Evelin ranked highest in Georgia, North Carolina, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | #1257 | 7 |
| North Carolina | #1326 | 6 |
| California | #1434 | 16 |
| Texas | #1834 | 12 |
| Florida | #2261 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Evelin is usually pronounced EV-uh-lin, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Evelin
A few middle names that flow with Evelin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Evelin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evelin mean?
Evelin is often said to mean “uncertain; variant of Evelyn”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and English roots.
What is the origin of the name Evelin?
Evelin has modern American and English roots. Evelin is a variant of Evelyn, and its roots are uncertain.
Is Evelin a popular name?
Not especially. Evelin ranked #2,159 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Evelin a boy or girl name?
Evelin is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Evelin?
Evelin is usually pronounced EV-uh-lin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings