Evlyn
Pronunciation: [ EHVL-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Evlyn is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHVL-uhn.
Parents who love the name Evlyn often also consider Grady, Clydia, Concepcion .
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Evlyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 223 babies have been named Evlyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Evlyn is past its peak , currently ranked #24,286 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,286
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Evlyn
Evlyn is a girl name .
Evlyn is currently ranked #24,286 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Evlyn include Evl, Evy, Evie, and Evlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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