Evalie
A feminine name of uncertain origin possibly meaning "wished for child".
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the first name Evalie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evalie today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evalie births was 2024 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evalie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Evalie with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
159
~ 1 in 2,155,688 Americans
Peak year
2024
21 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,835
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Evalie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evalie from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 90 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evalie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evalie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Evalie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evalies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Evalie
The name Evalie has its roots in the Old French language, with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a variation of the name Aveline, which itself is derived from the Germanic word "Aval," meaning "desired" or "wished for." This name gained popularity in the regions of modern-day France and England during the 12th and 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evalie can be found in a 14th-century French manuscript, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman from the region of Normandy. Although the name did not appear in many religious texts or scriptures, it was relatively common among the aristocratic classes of the time.
In the late 16th century, an English poet and playwright named Evalie Digby gained some renown for her works, which were published posthumously in 1592. Digby's precise birth and death dates are uncertain, but she is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 16th century.
Another notable figure with the name Evalie was a French botanist and naturalist, Evalie Dumont, who lived from 1677 to 1745. Dumont made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is credited with discovering several new species during her extensive travels throughout Europe.
In the 19th century, an American activist and suffragist named Evalie Cartwright (1808-1876) played a prominent role in the women's rights movement. Cartwright was a close associate of Susan B. Anthony and worked tirelessly to promote equal rights and voting rights for women.
One of the most recent historical figures with the name Evalie was a British author and journalist, Evalie Underwood (1903-1991). Underwood wrote several novels and non-fiction works, and was also known for her contributions to various newspapers and magazines throughout her career.
While the name Evalie may not be as widely used today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to various cultural and linguistic traditions. Its enduring presence throughout the centuries is a testament to its unique charm and enduring appeal.
People
Evalie + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evalie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evalie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 159 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evalie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,155,688 US residents.
Is Evalie a common name?
We classify Evalie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 162 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evalie most popular?
The single biggest year for Evalie was 2024, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evalie is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Evalie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evalie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evalie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Evalie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evalie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Evalie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Evalie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.