Evelyn
girl name#8 in 2025Evelyn entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #8 in 2024, ranks #8 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#8
rank today
#8
peak (2024)
9,123
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #134 |
| 1890s | #94 |
| 1900s | #43 |
| 1910s | #12 |
| 1920s | #14 |
| 1930s | #30 |
| 1940s | #61 |
| 1950s | #109 |
| 1960s | #170 |
| 1970s | #264 |
| 1980s | #238 |
| 1990s | #197 |
| 2000s | #83 |
| 2010s | #18 |
| 2020s | #9 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Evelyn has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 321,000 people named Evelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Evelyn alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Evelyn in 2025?
- Evelyn ranks #8 among US girl names in 2025, with 9,123 babies given the name.
- When was the name Evelyn most popular?
- Evelyn peaked in 2024, reaching #8 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Evelyn with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 7 classrooms will have a Evelyn.
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