Evelyn
Girl name · Norman french · pronounced EV-uh-lin
Verified name
What does Evelyn mean?
Wished-for child
Origin and language
Norman french, Germanic
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 8 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 12 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Evie, Eve, Lyn
Variant: Evelina, Evelyne
Related: Aveline, Eva
Using Evelyn across cultures
Traditional surname modernly favored for girls.
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