How Many People Are Named Evelyn?
632,472
people in the United States are named Evelyn
1 in 529 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#92
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.1888%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
14,308 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, German
Pronunciation:
EV-ə-lin (English), EEV-lin (British English), EEV-ə-lin (British English), E-və-leen (German)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was derived from the given name AVELINE. In the 17th century when it was first used as a given name it was more common for boys, but it is now regarded as mainly feminine due to association with the related name Evelina.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 67.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
51,312
California
50,470
Texas
40,932
Pennsylvania
33,744
Illinois
31,988
Ohio
26,560
Michigan
20,045
North Carolina
19,401
Georgia
19,363
Virginia
16,677
💡 Fun Facts About "Evelyn"
- 9,122 babies were named Evelyn in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
Check how many have your name?
Enter it and find out how many of you there are.
⊙ Your name is never stored — processed in real-time only.