Evalyn
- Meaning
- Related to Evelyn; original meaning uncertain
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What does Evalyn mean?
Evalyn means “Related to Evelyn; original meaning uncertain”.
Evalyn is a spelling variation of Evelyn, whose history runs through the older name Aveline. The deeper origin is uncertain, and proposed meanings should not be turned into one guaranteed definition. In particular, the visible Eva opening does not prove that every Evalyn was formed from Eva and a separate Lyn.
The spelling can encourage more than one pronunciation, with an opening sound like either ev or eve. Both occur in use, so a family may need to introduce its preference. Actress Evalyn Knapp is a historical bearer of this form. Evelyn is the nearest comparison, while Evie offers an informal option if a shorter everyday name is wanted.
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How popular is Evalyn?
United States · 2025Explore how often Evalyn is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,430 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Evalyn
- 151 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 10.1% Fewer than 2024
Evalyn over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,430 | 151 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,359 | 168 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,190 | 202 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,211 | 200 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,200 | 201 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,075 | 230 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,037 | 247 |
| 2018 | Girls | #996 | 263 |
| 2017 | Girls | #951 | 278 |
| 2016 | Girls | #877 | 320 |
| 2015 | Girls | #869 | 321 |
| 2014 | Girls | #836 | 331 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Evalyn
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Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Listed as a related name to Evalyn.
Evie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life when derived from Eve
Listed as a related name to Evalyn.
Evelynn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Form of Evelyn; older meaning uncertain
Listed as a related name to Evalyn.
Evalynn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Variant of Evelyn or a combination of Eva and Lynn
Listed as a related name to Evalyn.
Charlotte
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Free man
Shares an origin with Evalyn.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Evalyn.
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