Evelyn

Meaning of Evelyn

Evelyn means "desired" or "water island". It is thought to be derived from the name "Ava".

Evelyn has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Evelyn

Evelyn has held fairly steady, sitting around #8 in 2025.

Notable people named Evelyn

• Evelyn Waugh
  English novelist and satirist
• Evelyn Ashford
  American track and field sprinter
• Evelyn Lozada
  Reality television personality
• Evelyn Keyes
  American actress
• Evelyn Glennie
  Scottish percussionist

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Questions about the name Evelyn

What does the name Evelyn mean?

Evelyn means evelyn means "desired" or "water island". it is thought to be derived from the name "ava", and it comes from German origins.

Is Evelyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Evelyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Evelyn?

In 2025, Evelyn ranked #8 for girls, unchanged from the year before.

When was Evelyn most popular?

Evelyn peaked at #8 in 2024.