Evelyn
Female name · ♻ Vintage
258,451
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
#9
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Evelyn
Evelyn is of English origin, originally a surname derived from the Norman French Aveline. After declining from its 1910s-1920s peak, it has surged back into the US top 10 in the 2020s. It is one of the most successful 'vintage revival' names.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,043 births |
| 1890s | 6,338 births |
| 1900s | 18,223 births |
| 1910s | 46,752 births |
| 1920s | 52,260 births |
| 1930s | 29,642 births |
| 1940s | 19,503 births |
| 1950s | 15,488 births |
| 1960s | 8,877 births |
| 1970s | 3,925 births |
| 1980s | 4,236 births |
| 1990s | 5,857 births |
| 2000s | 14,387 births |
| 2010s | 19,141 births |
| 2020s | 10,779 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Evelyn?
Evelyn has been given to 258,451 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 5,990 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #9.
Is Evelyn a boy or girl name?
Evelyn is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Evelyn most popular?
Evelyn was most popular in 1921, when 5,990 babies were given this name. The name has been making a comeback after years of decline.
How old is the name Evelyn?
Evelyn first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).