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Evyn

♀ Girl

Pronounced EV-in /ˈɛv.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling variously of Evan (Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and a short form of Evelyn ('a little bird; life'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious; life: Evyn spells Evan/Evelyn. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'EV-in').
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Origin LowWelsh, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling variously of Evan (Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and a short form of Evelyn ('a little bird; life'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6704 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,047

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119842024

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

Evyn is a spelling variously of Evan — the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious' — and a short form of Evelyn, variously 'a little bird; life' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ev).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, God-is-gracious-or-life at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Evan is the Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious', and Evelyn is variously 'a little bird; life' — Evyn spells both, a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'EV-in').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Evan; Evelyn — routes layered

Variations

EvanEvelynEven

Nicknames

Ev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evyn mean?

Evyn spells Evan ('God is gracious') and Evelyn ('a little bird; life'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Evyn?

It's said EV-in /ˈɛv.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Evyn a boy or girl name?

Evyn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Evyn?

Evyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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