NAME PROFILE
Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning 'desired' or 'island'. It conveys a sense of grace and beauty, often associated with someone who possesses a warm and nurturing personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 641,662 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%NY — 21%PA — 19%NC — 19%MI — 19%
Notable People
Evelyn Waugh (Author, *Brideshead Revisited*) · Evelyn Glennie (Percussionist, known for her work in classical music) · Evelyn Ashford (Olympic sprinter, four-time gold medalist) · Evelyn Lozada (Television personality, known for *Basketball Wives*) · Evelyn Keys (Actress, known for her role in *Gone with the Wind*)
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