US Popularity:21
Origin:British
Meaning:desired; island; wished for
Evelyn is a gender-neutral baby name of mixed origins. With the British translation “desired” and “island," Evelyn is definitely a name to yearn for. These blissful definitions also correlate with the French name Aveline meaning “wished for.” With such captivating connotations, it's no surprise that Evelyn has made its way into the heart of the United States, Nigeria, and Ghana. If you’ve tried wishing upon a star, baby Evelyn may be your dream come true.

Common Nicknames for Evelyn

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Evelyn are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Evelyn?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Evelyn is currently #18 on The Bump
Boy:Evelyn is currently #9 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Evelyn is currently #17 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Evelyn is currently #21 in U.S. births
Boy:Evelyn is currently #11306 in U.S. births
Girl:Evelyn is currently #8 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#8
in 2024
+ 1
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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