Girl Name

Evelyn

"Wished for child, life, living"

Ranked #11306 for girls

About the Name Evelyn

Meaning

Wished for child, life, living

Origin

English

Gender

Girl

First Letter

Boy Rank

#11306

Girl Rank

Evelyn is a girl name of English origin. The name means "Wished for child, life, living" and Currently ranked #11306 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

#38556

1950

#22682

1960

#10032

1970

#11109

1980

#15204

1990

#40799

2000

#87068

2010

#46601

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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Quick Facts

Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
Starts with: E
Origin: English

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