UK girl's name
Evangelene
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "bearer of good news".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Evangelene is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evangelene popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Evangelene is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Evangelene. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Evangelene ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Evangelene.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evangelene as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Evangelene mean?
The name Evangelene is derived from the Greek word "evangelion," which means "good news" or "gospel." It is a feminine form of the name Evangelos, which was a common name among early Christians.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Evangelene was associated with the spread of the gospel and the teachings of Jesus Christ. It was often given to girls who were born into Christian families or who were dedicated to the church from a young age.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Evangelene dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in a collection of Christian writings known as the Apocryphal Acts. In these texts, Evangelene is described as a young woman who was converted to Christianity and became a devoted follower of the apostles.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe and the Middle East, the name Evangelene became more common among Christians. In the 9th century, there is a record of an Evangelene who was a nun in a convent in France. She is believed to have been a respected figure in the church and is said to have lived a life of piety and devotion.
In the 12th century, an Evangelene is mentioned in a text written by the English historian William of Malmesbury. He describes her as a woman of noble birth who founded a church in her hometown and dedicated her life to charitable works.
Another notable figure with the name Evangelene was a 16th-century Italian woman who was a member of the Franciscan order. She is said to have been a gifted writer and poet, and her works were widely read and admired in her time.
In the 18th century, an Evangelene was born in Scotland who later became a missionary and traveled to India to spread the teachings of Christianity. She is said to have been a brave and dedicated woman who faced many challenges in her work, but ultimately succeeded in converting many people to the faith.
These are just a few examples of the many women throughout history who have borne the name Evangelene. While its popularity has waxed and waned over the centuries, the name has remained a symbol of faith, devotion, and the spread of the Christian gospel.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Evangelene by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evangelene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Evangelene: questions and answers
How popular is the name Evangelene in the UK right now?
In 2009, Evangelene was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Evangelene most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Evangelene in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Evangelene?
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "bearer of good news".
How many people are called Evangelene in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Evangelene across the 1 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.