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Girl Name

Evelyn

"Wished for child, life, living"

Ranked #9 for girls

About the Name Evelyn

Meaning

Wished for child, life, living

Origin

English

Gender

Girl

First Letter

E

Girl Rank

#9

Evelyn is a girl name of English origin. The name means "Wished for child, life, living" and is currently ranked #9 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

#155
1950
#195
1960
#280
1970
#350
1980
#210
1990
#88
2000
#12
2010
#9
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Evelyn

  • EW Evelyn Waugh
  • EH Evelyn Hugo

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Eloise

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Eden

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
E
Origin
English

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