Evlyn
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,143 in 1912
7 babies were named Evlyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 210 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Evlyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Evlyn, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Evlyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEvlyn first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #1,143. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEvlyn has climbed 210 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Evlyn
Evlyn is a girl name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Evlyn for girls from 1890 to 2025, in 74 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #1,143 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 2.6 | 380,228 girls |
| 1900s | 15 | 65,574 girls |
| 1910s | 29 | 34,518 girls |
| 1920s | 20 | 49,652 girls |
| 1930s | 12 | 85,324 girls |
| 1940s | 6.1 | 162,866 girls |
| 1950s | 1.9 | 540,541 girls |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 girls |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 girls |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 943,396 girls |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 158,228 girls |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
Other spellings of Evlyn
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Evlyn
What is the origin of the name Evlyn?
Evlyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Evlyn a boy or girl name?
Evlyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Evlyn?
Evlyn ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#1,143).