Evelyne
Evelyne is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Desired or hazelnut.
Origin and history
Evelyne is a French variant of Evelyn, derived from the Norman French name Aveline. Historically linked to the hazelnut tree or concepts of desired offspring, it has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,177 babies in the United States have been named Evelyne since 1880. It ranks #2723 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.2 %)
- IL (13.1 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 112 |
| 1910-1920 | 833 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,180 |
| 1930-1940 | 344 |
| 1940-1950 | 265 |
| 1950-1960 | 172 |
| 1960-1970 | 110 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 342 |
| 2010-2019 | 320 |
| 2020-2029 | 214 |
Famous people named Evelyne
- Evelyne Brochu: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Evie, Eve, Lyn
Fun facts
- Evelyne adds a French flair to the traditional English name Evelyn by retaining the final 'e'.
- It ultimately derives from the Old French name Aveline, brought to England during the Norman Conquest.