Evangeline is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1820 in 1998 with 85 recorded births. This places Evangeline in the top 11% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,998 births ranking #147. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 20,787 girls born was named Evangeline. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Evangeline is a grand, lyrical classic meaning bearer of good news. It feels romantic, spiritual, and richly expressive.
The name gained major literary visibility through Longfellow and has remained admired because of its musical flow and uplifting meaning. Its full form gives it a real sense of splendour.