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UK girl's name

Evolette

A feminine name derived from the French word "évolution," meaning "evolution" or "progress.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Evolette is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evolette popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2018 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Evolette. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Evolette ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Evolette.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evolette as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5581

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

3 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Evolette mean?

The name Evolette has its origins in the French language, derived from the Latin word "evolvere," which means "to unfold" or "to evolve." This name first emerged during the Renaissance period in Europe, particularly in France, where names with unique and poetic meanings were highly regarded.

Evolette was a relatively uncommon name, but it carried a sense of growth, progress, and personal development. It was sometimes associated with the concept of the soul unfolding and reaching its full potential, reflecting the intellectual and spiritual curiosity of the Renaissance era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evolette can be found in the writings of the French philosopher and essayist Michel de Montaigne, who lived from 1533 to 1592. In his famous work "Essays," Montaigne mentions a woman named Evolette, though little is known about her beyond her name.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Evolette de Villers (1621-1692) gained recognition as a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of writers and artists, and her salon in Paris was frequented by many intellectuals of the time.

In the 18th century, Evolette Deschamps (1738-1812) was a French botanist and naturalist who contributed to the study of plant species in her region. Her detailed observations and illustrations of local flora were highly regarded by her contemporaries.

Another notable figure was Evolette Lebrun (1755-1842), a French Neoclassical painter who gained fame for her portraits of European nobility and members of the French royal family. Her works are now displayed in numerous prestigious art museums around the world.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Evolette Gaudin (1810-1878) was a French poet and author who wrote several collections of poetry and short stories. Her poetic works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience, reflecting the romantic literary movements of her time.

While the name Evolette has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by a handful of notable individuals who made their mark in various fields, reflecting the name's connotations of growth, development, and the unfolding of one's potential.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Evolette over time

The chart below shows babies named Evolette registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Evolette, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Evolette
01223201820192021

Decades

Evolette by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evolette 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 #5537 6 2
2010s #5629 6 2

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FAQ

Evolette: questions and answers

How popular is the name Evolette in the UK right now?

In 2021, Evolette was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Evolette most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Evolette in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Evolette?

A feminine name derived from the French word "évolution," meaning "evolution" or "progress.".

How many people are called Evolette in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Evolette across the 4 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.