Evelyn
Peaked at #8 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Evelyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
Meaning & origin
Evelyn comes from the Norman French surname "Aveline," itself a diminutive of the Germanic "Avila." It was historically used for both boys and girls before settling almost entirely into use for girls in the U.S.
Notable people & culture
Evelyn peaked at #8 in 2024, part of a recent revival of vintage names that also lifted Eleanor and Hazel back into fashion; its steady modern climb reflects that broader trend toward early-20th-century names.
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Evelyn — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#8
in 2024
Current rank
#8
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Evelyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #8 nationally with 9,116 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #16 (2014) to #8 (2024) — a 50% improvement.
As of 2024, Evelyn ranks #8 nationally for girls, with 9,116 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8 | 9,116 |
| 2023 | #9 | 9,113 |
| 2022 | #9 | 9,330 |
| 2021 | #9 | 9,489 |
| 2020 | #9 | 9,516 |
| 2019 | #10 | 10,441 |
| 2018 | #10 | 10,432 |
| 2017 | #9 | 10,747 |
Evelyn — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#787
in 1907
Current rank
#11306
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1900–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1900, Evelyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1907, ranking #787 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #12650 (2014) to #11306 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Evelyn ranks #11306 nationally for boys, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,306 | 6 |
| 2023 | #9,168 | 8 |
| 2022 | #11,288 | 6 |
| 2021 | #7,771 | 10 |
| 2020 | #9,872 | 7 |
| 2019 | #11,191 | 6 |
| 2018 | #6,454 | 13 |
| 2017 | #7,239 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Evelyn most popular?
Evelyn was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #8 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Evelyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Evelyn?
At least 632,472 babies have been recorded with the name Evelyn in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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