Evelyn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #11306 in 2024 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 17 births ranking #5362. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 285,886 boys born was named Evelyn. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Evelyn comes from an English surname that developed from the given name Aveline. It feels classic and refined, with a long record of use in English-speaking countries.
Evelyn was once more common for boys when it first entered use as a given name in the 17th century, but it is now strongly associated with girls. It returned to the top tier of popularity in the early 21st century.