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Evelynn

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Pronounced EV-uh-lin /ˈɛvəlɪn/High

Meaning: Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elementsMedium

In 30 seconds: A modern double-n variant of Evelyn, combining the warmth of Eve (life) with the Edwardian grace of Evelyn. Evelynn gives a beloved classic an extra flourish — rich, flowing, and unmistakably feminine.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningWished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elements
U.S. rank (2025)#301 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births1,012 girls (0.06% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,061

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Evelynn is a variant spelling of Evelyn, an English name of disputed etymology. It may derive from the Old English name Aveline (via Norman French), which possibly connects to Germanic avila (life force) or to the Hebrew Chava (Eve) meaning 'life.' The double -nn ending is a modern American spelling variant that gives the name a slightly more elaborate visual form.

Evelyn peaked in the United States in the 1920s and is experiencing a strong revival, ranking in the top 10 for girls. The variant spelling Evelynn offers the same sounds with a more distinctive look, appealing to parents who want the beloved name with an individualised touch.

Did you know? The name Evelyn was originally used for both boys and girls in England — the diarist John Evelyn (1620–1706) was male — but over the 20th century it became almost exclusively female.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Evelyn — root form etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EvelynEvalynEveline

Nicknames

EvieEvLynnie

Famous Bearers

  • ★John Evelyn (1620–1706)
    English diarist and writer, author of Sylva, whose famous diary is a primary source for 17th-century English life.

If you like Evelynn…

Evelyn— the standard spelling of the same name with identical sounds
Adaline— vintage three-syllable -lyn name in the same Edwardian revival category
Adeline— French classic with the same flowing -line ending and vintage grace
Madeline— classic -line ending name with the same beloved literary warmth

Frequently Asked

What does the name Evelynn mean?

Evelynn is a variant of Evelyn, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'life,' connecting to the Hebrew Eve (life) and Old English elements.

How do you pronounce Evelynn?

It is said EV-uh-lin /ˈɛvəlɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Evelynn a boy or girl name?

Evelynn is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Evelynn?

Evelynn is less common than the standard Evelyn but has been rising in U.S. birth records as a distinctive variant.