Evalynn
Evalynn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Desired, desired child, or life.
Origin and history
Evalynn is a modern English compound name combining Eva, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'life', and the popular 'lynn' suffix. It can also serve as an elaborated spelling variant of Evelyn, which stems from the Norman French name Aveline. The name has seen increased use in the United States in recent years as parents favor vintage-sounding names with modern suffix twists.
Popularity in the United States
3,649 babies in the United States have been named Evalynn since 1880. It ranks #2922 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1184.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.3 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- IN (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 42 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 36 |
| 2000-2010 | 479 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,003 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,034 |
Nicknames
Evie, Eva, Lyn, Lynne
Fun facts
- Evalynn is part of a 21st-century trend of adding the suffix '-lynn' to classic short names like Eva.
- Depending on interpretation, it traces back either to Hebrew Eve ('life') or Norman French Aveline ('desired').