Evelin
Evelin is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Desired, wished-for child, or derived from Aveline.
Origin and history
Evelin is a spelling variant of Evelyn, derived from the Norman French name Aveline, which ultimately traces back to Germanic roots. While less common than the classic Evelyn spelling, it maintains a steady presence in the United States. It offers a slightly modernized, phonetic spin on a traditional favorite.
Popularity in the United States
7,425 babies in the United States have been named Evelin since 1880. It ranks #1946 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1567.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- TX (17.6 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- AZ (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 62 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 121 |
| 1970-1980 | 148 |
| 1980-1990 | 491 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,391 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,296 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,308 |
| 2020-2029 | 536 |
Famous people named Evelin
- Evelin Samuel: Singer, Actress
- Evelin Ilves: Publicist, First Lady
Nicknames
Evie, Eve, Lyn
Fun facts
- Evelin is an alternative spelling of Evelyn, which originally began as an English surname derived from Aveline.
- The spelling Evelin is frequently found in Scandinavian, German, and Slavic regions alongside its English usage.