About the name Evelyn
Evelyn started as a surname and was used for both sexes well into the twentieth century, which is why Evelyn Waugh confuses people. On girls it has become one of the great revival stories, climbing from outside the top two hundred to the top ten in twenty years.
Evelyn is a girl name of Old French origin, pronounced EV-uh-lin. On the NameRarity scale it scores 5 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Evelyn?
Evelyn sits at approximately #9 in recent US rankings. Roughly 6,310 people per million carry it — about 1 in 158. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 6.
Famous people named Evelyn
- Evelyn GlennieScottish percussionist and composer
- Evelyn AshfordAmerican Olympic sprint champion
Spellings and variants of Evelyn
Names similar to Evelyn
Eleanor
ELL-uh-nor
Shining light, uncertain origin
Eshani
eh-SHAH-nee
Consort of Isha, or Shiva; an epithet of Parvati
Aurora
aw-ROR-ah
Dawn
Bellamy
BELL-ah-mee
Fine friend
Eloise
EL-oh-weez
Healthy, wide, famous warrior
Emily
EM-ih-lee
Rival, eager
Esme
EZ-may
Esteemed, beloved
Gwendolyn
GWEN-duh-lin
Blessed ring, white brow
Evelyn — frequently asked questions
What does the name Evelyn mean?
Evelyn means "Desired, wished-for child". It is a name of Old French origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Evelyn?
Evelyn is pronounced EV-uh-lin, with 3 syllables.
How rare is the name Evelyn?
Evelyn scores 5 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 158 people carry it — about 6,310 per million.
What is the numerology number for Evelyn?
Evelyn carries the expression number 11, known as The Visionary. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 1.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Evelyn?
The lucky number for Evelyn is 11 (with 2, 20, 29 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Pearl Shimmer. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Moonstone.
Is Evelyn a popular name?
Evelyn currently sits around rank #9 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.