Evelyn name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Evelyn
Story and style
Evelyn is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Evelyn is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank17th in 2024
Listed years15/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2010
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length6 letters
More about Evelyn
Background notes
What style of name is Evelyn?
Evelyn feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Ella, Chloe, Eleanor and Emily: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Evelyn ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Evelyn has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 26th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for girls.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 26th |
| 2024 | 17th |
| 2023 | 24th |
| 2022 | 21st |
| 2021 | 31st |
| 2020 | 28th |
| 2019 | 21st |
| 2018 | 22nd |
| 2017 | 18th |
| 2016 | 22nd |
| 2015 | 21st |
| 2014 | 30th |
| 2013 | 51st |
| 2012 | 58th |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | 82nd |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |