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Evelynn
GirlEnglish, French· “variant of Evelyn, from Norman Aveline”
- Meaning
- variant of Evelyn, from Norman Aveline (origin disputed)
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- EH-vuh-lihn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #301
- US babies 2025
- 1,012
- Best rank
- #301 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Evelynn
Evelynn is often said to mean “variant of Evelyn, from Norman Aveline”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English and French roots.
Evelynn is a modern spelling of Evelyn. Evelyn began as an English surname taken from the Norman given name Aveline, a diminutive of a Germanic name whose meaning is not known for certain. Many people link it with Eve, meaning life, though the historical connection is loose. For a long time Evelyn was used for both sexes, as with the writer Evelyn Waugh, but it became mainly a girl's name in America. The doubled n at the end is a recent variation that gives the name a slightly softer, more decorative look. Evie and Lynn are the classic nicknames.
Popularity over time
Evelynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2009. Its best national rank was #301 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2019, when 1,030 were named Evelynn. In 2025, 1,012 babies were named Evelynn, and it ranked #301 nationally. That is 41% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,909 in 1920, #2,814 in 1950, #6,035 in 1980, #2,604 in 2000, #725 in 2010, and #301 in 2025. Of the 16,064 US girls named Evelynn since records began, 45% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,935 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gracelynn, Gracelyn, Royalty, Alayah, and Alaya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Evelynn ranked highest in Kentucky, Kansas, and West Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | #148 | 30 |
| Kansas | #151 | 22 |
| West Virginia | #159 | 10 |
| Missouri | #162 | 38 |
| Utah | #173 | 26 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Evelynn is usually pronounced EH-vuh-lihn, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Evelynn
A few middle names that flow with Evelynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Evelynn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evelynn mean?
Evelynn is often said to mean “variant of Evelyn, from Norman Aveline”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to English and French roots.
What is the origin of the name Evelynn?
Evelynn has English, French, and Germanic roots. Evelynn is a modern spelling of Evelyn.
Is Evelynn a popular name?
Yes. Evelynn ranked #301 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Evelynn a boy or girl name?
Evelynn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Evelynn?
Evelynn is usually pronounced EH-vuh-lihn. 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