Evelyn

Pronunciation: [ EHV-uhl-uhn ]

Boy Name #23,316 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Evelyn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHV-uhl-uhn.

Parents who love the name Evelyn often also consider Eva, Evelyn, Evie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,316
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Eve Evy Eveie Evelie

Also a Girl Name

Evelyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #8.

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Similar Names

Eva Evelyn Evie Evalyn Evelina Eve Evalena Evaline

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Frequently Asked Questions About Evelyn

Is Evelyn a boy or girl name?

Evelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23316. As a girl name, it is ranked #8. Evelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Evelyn?

Evelyn is pronounced EHV-uhl-uhn.

How popular is the name Evelyn?

Evelyn is currently ranked #23316 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Evelyn?

Common nicknames for Evelyn include Eve, Evy, Eveie, and Evelie.

Is Evelyn a common or rare name?

Evelyn is an uncommon name, ranked #23316 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Evelyn

Evelyn is a boy name .

Is Evelyn a boy or girl name? Evelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,316 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8. Evelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Evelyn is currently ranked #23,316 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Evelyn include Eve, Evy, Eveie, and Evelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.