Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Evelyn.
National Rank (2025)
#8
All-Time Peak Rank
#8 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
639,756
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Evelyn Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Evelyn
According to SSA data, Evelyn achieved its highest historical rank of #8 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1921 with 14,278 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 2.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Evelyn scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-2.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record14,278Births in 1921
Years in Top 100
84yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,817
1890s:5,648
1900s:18,603
1910s:91,492
1920s:124,166
1930s:69,364
1940s:48,157
1950s:38,411
1960s:22,582
1970s:9,974
1980s:10,978
1990s:15,128
2000s:40,730
2010s:86,972
2020s:55,734
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEve-l-yn
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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