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Evelyn

Girls' name · English origin

Quick answerEvelyn is a female given name of English origin. From an English surname derived from the given name Aveline, whose origin is uncertain. In the United States, it ranked number 8 for baby girls in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to girls in the United States.

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MeaningFrom an English surname derived from the given name Aveline, whose origin is uncertain.
OriginEnglish
GenderFemale (girls)
Popularity (US)#8 for baby girls in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration)

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Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.