Evangeline
Evangeline is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of good news or bringer of good tidings.
Origin and history
Evangeline is a given name derived from the Greek words meaning 'bearer of good news' or 'gospel'. It gained widespread literary popularity following Longfellow's famous 1847 epic poem 'Evangeline'. In the United States, it has experienced a strong revival in the 21st century, comfortably placing in the top 200 female names.
Popularity in the United States
36,771 babies in the United States have been named Evangeline since 1880. It ranks #727 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #199.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (11 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 108 |
| 1890-1900 | 300 |
| 1900-1910 | 553 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,552 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,444 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,973 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,404 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,411 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,182 |
| 1970-1980 | 821 |
| 1980-1990 | 562 |
| 1990-2000 | 716 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,323 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,610 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,812 |
Famous people named Evangeline
- Evangeline Lilly: Actress, Author
Nicknames
Eva, Evie, Angie, Vangie
Fun facts
- The name was popularized in the English-speaking world by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 poem 'Evangeline'.
- It shares its root with the word 'evangelist', stemming from 'eu' (good) and 'angelos' (messenger).