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Evelyn

"Wished for child. Originally a surname meaning desired or longed for."

Ranked #11306 for girls

About the Name Evelyn

Meaning

Wished for child. Originally a surname meaning desired or longed for.

Gender

Girl

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#11306

Girl Rank

#8

Evelyn is a girl name of Latin/Norman origin. The name means "Wished for child. Originally a surname meaning desired or longed for." and Currently ranked #11306 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Latin/Norman names.

Popularity Over Time

#38556
1950
#22682
1960
#10032
1970
#11109
1980
#15204
1990
#40799
2000
#87068
2010
#46601
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Evelyn

  • EW Evelyn Waugh (author)
  • EL Evelyn Laye (actress)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
E
Origin
Latin/Norman

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