Evelyn
Pronunciation: [ EHV-uhl-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Evelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 724 babies have been named Evelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Evelyn is past its peak , currently ranked #23,316 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,316
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Evel, Evely, Evelie, Evy, Evie, and Evekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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