Evelynn

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“wished-for child” — English

#3042024 rank
2019peak year
15,012babies named Evelynn since 1880
▼ 2%5-year trend

Evelynn popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201918801920196020002024

What does Evelynn mean?

A doubled-n spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman French Aveline, a pet form of a Germanic name often glossed 'wished-for child'. The -ynn ending adds a modern twist.

OriginEnglish
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern

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