Evelynn
How to say it: EV-uh-lin · /ˈɛvəlɪn/
Modern double-n spelling of Evelyn; from the English surname, ultimately linked to Hebrew Aveline meaning 'life'.
Evelynn was the 9th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,012 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 1,012 |
| Share of births | 1 in 315 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| 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
Rising to its strongest era yet, Evelynn crested in the 2020s. Now at #9 and still at its height, a small retreat looks likely.
What goes with it
Breathy and soft with a gentle lilt, Evelynn moves lightly. Evie offers a sweet short form alongside Annabella.
Middle names that flow with Evelynn →
Nicknames
- Eve
- Evie
- Lynn
- Evvy
Honouring a Evelynn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Evelynn is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #894 for girls in 2025.
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Evelynn
The one-minute style quiz.