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Evangelina

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninggood news · Greek

Evangelina is a Mexican girl name meaning “good news”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • Hidden namesLook closely: Evangelina has the names Angelina and Evan hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Evangelina would score 14 points, thanks largely to the V (worth 4).
  • GenerationEvangelina peaked in 1929, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Evangelinas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Evangelina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 8,244 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryEvangelina first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Evangelinas? Head to Arizona, where it's the #515 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Evangelina

US births per million girls, 1908–2025

06513019081920196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

AZ rank #515CA rank #716WI rank #791TX rank #820

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Evangelina

Evangelina is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “good news”. With 5 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Evangelina

What does the name Evangelina mean?

Evangelina means “good news” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Evangeline (“good news”), Toby (“God is good”), Agatha (“good”) and Irie (“good, alright”).

What is the origin of the name Evangelina?

Evangelina is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Evangelina a boy or girl name?

Evangelina is a girl name. In 2025, 195 US girls were named Evangelina.

How popular is the name Evangelina?

Evangelina ranked #1,186 for US girls in 2025, given to 195 babies. Its best year was 1929, when it reached #715. Over the last five years it has climbed 338 places.

What names are similar to Evangelina?

If you like Evangelina, you might also like Evangeline, Toby, Agatha and Irie.

What should I know before naming my baby Evangelina?

Evangelina is a Mexican girl name meaning “good news”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.