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Evangelyn

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

Meaning: An elaboration of Evangeline — from the Greek euangelion, 'good news; the gospel', hence 'a bearer of good news'Low

In 30 seconds: Bearer of good news; the gospel: Evangelyn elaborates Evangeline. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-VAN-juh-lin').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningAn elaboration of Evangeline — from the Greek euangelion, 'good news; the gospel', hence 'a bearer of good news'
U.S. rank (2024)#8074 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 411

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119202024

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

Evangelyn is an elaboration of Evangeline — from the Greek euangelion, 'good news; the gospel', hence 'a bearer of good news'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-VAN-juh-lin'; nicknames Eva, Evie).

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Evangeline. Rare, a-bearer-of-good-news at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Evangeline comes from the Greek euangelion, 'good news; the gospel' — Evangelyn is an elaboration, lyrical and classic (said 'ee-VAN-juh-lin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Evangelyn — elaboration of Evangeline

Variations

EvangelineEvangelinaEvangelyne

Nicknames

EvaEvie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evangelyn mean?

Evangelyn elaborates Evangeline — Greek 'good news; the gospel', hence 'a bearer of good news'.

How do you pronounce Evangelyn?

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

Is Evangelyn a boy or girl name?

Evangelyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Evangelyn?

Evangelyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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