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Evangelin

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Pronounced ee-VAN-juh-lin /iːˈvæn.dʒə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A form of Evangeline, from Greek euangelion ('good news, gospel') — 'bearer of good news'. Popularized by Longfellow's poem Evangeline. We note the heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A radiant form of Evangeline: Evangelin means 'good news' (said 'ee-VAN-juh-lin'). We note the heritage.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningA form of Evangeline, from Greek euangelion ('good news, gospel') — 'bearer of good news'. Popularized by Longfellow's poem Evangeline. We note the heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12536 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020072024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Evangelin varies Evangeline, from Greek euangelion ('good news'), carried into wide use by Longfellow's poem. Rare in this exact form, it stays luminous (said 'ee-VAN-juh-lin'). We note the heritage.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, luminous, and classic.

Did you know? Evangelin is a trim form of Evangeline — from Greek 'good news, gospel' — a name Longfellow made famous, which we note.
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Evangelin — Form of Evangeline; Greek 'good news'

Variations

EvangelineEvangelinaEvangelyn

Nicknames

EvaEvie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evangelin mean?

Evangelin is a form of Evangeline, from Greek for 'good news, bearer of glad tidings.'

How do you pronounce Evangelin?

It's said ee-VAN-juh-lin /iːˈvæn.dʒə.lɪn/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Evangelin a boy or girl name?

Evangelin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Evangelin?

Evangelin is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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