UK girl's name
Evalynn
Life's little bird, of French and English origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Evalynn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evalynn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3218, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 12 births.
This profile covers 80 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 58% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Evalynn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Evalynn ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 12 girls were registered as Evalynn.
- • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evalynn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3218
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2016
12 births
Estimated living
80
2026
Meaning
What does Evalynn mean?
The name Evalynn is a relatively modern combination of the names Eva and Lynn. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew name Havah or Chawwah, which means "life-giver" or "source of life." This name was later Latinized as Eva, which became popular across Europe during the Christian era.
The first part of the name, Eva, has a rich history dating back to biblical times. It is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as the name given to the first woman created by God. The name Eva was particularly popular in medieval Europe, with several notable figures bearing the name, including Eva of Leuven (1205-1265), a Benedictine nun and mystic from the Low Countries.
The second part of the name, Lynn, is derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning a pool or waterfall. It was originally a surname that later became a popular given name in its own right. Lynn has been used as a unisex name, although it has been more commonly given to girls in recent times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evalynn can be found in the 19th century. Evalynn Gwendoline Bettinson (1862-1946) was a British author and playwright who wrote under the pen name Evelyn Graham. Another early bearer of the name was Evalynn Maud Willow (1889-1963), an American actress and vaudeville performer.
In the 20th century, the name Evalynn gained some prominence, particularly in the United States. Evalynn Ida Guilda (1901-1988) was an American actress and dancer who appeared in several films during the silent era. Evalynn Louise Haxton (1908-1995) was an American botanist and plant pathologist who made significant contributions to the study of plant diseases.
One of the most notable figures with the name Evalynn was Evalynn Faye Rackstraw (1921-1997), an American aviator and flight instructor. She was one of the first women to earn a commercial pilot's license and played a crucial role in training many pilots during World War II.
While the name Evalynn has never been among the most popular names, it has maintained a certain charm and uniqueness throughout its history. Its combination of the classic Eva and the lyrical Lynn has made it a appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughters.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Evalynn over time
The chart below shows babies named Evalynn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Evalynn, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evalynn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evalynn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3053 | 15 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3472 | 61 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4564 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Evalynn
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Evalynn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Evalynn in the UK right now?
In 2023, Evalynn was ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Evalynn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 12 babies registered as Evalynn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Evalynn?
Life's little bird, of French and English origin.
How many people are called Evalynn in the UK?
A total of 80 babies have been registered as Evalynn across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.