US Popularity:22
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.

Evelyn Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Evelyn is currently #16 on The Bump
Boy:Evelyn is currently #13 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Evelyn is currently #10 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Evelyn is currently #22 in U.S. births
Boy:Evelyn is currently #25093 in U.S. births
Girl:Evelyn is currently #22 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#22
in 2022
No change
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data
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