Evalyn
How to say it: EV-uh-lin · /ˈɛvəlɪn/
Respelling of Evelyn; from Norman French Aveline, a diminutive of Germanic Ava, meaning 'life' or 'wished for child'.
Evalyn was the 9th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 151 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #12 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #9 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 151 |
| Share of births | 1 in 315 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #12 |
| In France, 2025 | #894 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long familiar, Evalyn reached its height in the 2010s and still stands near it at #9. The coming stretch points slightly downward.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy across three syllables, Evalyn feels calm and tender. Evie makes a sweet short form while Adeline pairs nicely.
Nicknames
- Eva
- Evie
- Lyn
- Lynnie
Honouring a Evalyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Evalyn is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
In France: #894 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Evalyn
- Evalyn Knapp (1906–1981)Actress
- Evalyn Walsh McLean (1886–1947)American socialite
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