Evelynn

Meaning of Evelynn

Evelynn is a variation of Evelyn, meaning "desired" or "water island."

Evelynn has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Evelynn

Evelynn is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #301 in 2025 from #902 in 2009.

Notable people named Evelynn

• Evelynn Hammonds
  American historian and professor
• Evelynn Farkas
  National security commentator
• Evelynn Burdecki
  German TV presenter
• Evelynn Pierse
  Canadian swimmer
• Evelynn Knapp
  American mathematician

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Questions about the name Evelynn

What does the name Evelynn mean?

Evelynn means evelynn is a variation of evelyn, meaning "desired" or "water island.", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Evelynn?

In 2025, Evelynn ranked #301 for girls, up from #304 the year before.

When was Evelynn most popular?

Evelynn peaked at #301 in 2025.