Evelina
Evelina is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Desired, wished for, or hazelnut.
Origin and history
Evelina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, introduced to English via Norman French as a diminutive or elaboration of Aveline. It is closely related to the name Evelyn, which developed from the same root. While it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 19th century, it has experienced a steady resurgence in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
6,365 babies in the United States have been named Evelina since 1880. It ranks #2134 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1010.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.2 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- TX (9 %)
- WA (7.3 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 80 |
| 1890-1900 | 112 |
| 1900-1910 | 164 |
| 1910-1920 | 266 |
| 1920-1930 | 360 |
| 1930-1940 | 266 |
| 1940-1950 | 262 |
| 1950-1960 | 311 |
| 1960-1970 | 280 |
| 1970-1980 | 151 |
| 1980-1990 | 329 |
| 1990-2000 | 273 |
| 2000-2010 | 564 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,577 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,370 |
Famous people named Evelina
- Evelina Christillin: sports executive, cultural manager
- Evelina SaĊĦenko: singer, musician
Nicknames
Evie, Lina, Eve
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world following Frances Burney's famous 1778 novel, Evelina.
- Evelina shares its underlying Germanic roots with the names Evelyn and Aveline.