Evangelina
How to say it: ee-van-juh-LEE-nuh · /ˌiːvændʒəˈliːnə/
From Greek 'euangelion' meaning 'good news' or 'gospel'; an elaborate Latinate form of Evangeline.
Evangelina was the 1,011th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 195 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #911 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,011 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 195 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,001 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #911 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Evangelina gathered strength into the 2010s and remains near that high. It continues in solid use, with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with breathy lightness across five syllables. Viviana shares its style, while Evie works as a nickname.
Nicknames
- Eva
- Evan
- Evie
- Lina
- Geli
- Angel
Honouring a Evangelina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Evangelina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Famous people named Evangelina
- Evangelina Elizondo (1929–2017)Mexican actress
- Evangelina Carrozzo (born 1981)Argentine model, beauty queen, dancer and counselor
- Evangelina Salazar (born 1946)Argentine actress
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