Evalise
A feminine name derived from the Germanic name Avelina, meaning "desired one".
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Evalise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evalise today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evalise births was 2021 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evalise. 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.
People living today
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
2021
15 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,563
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Evalise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evalise from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evalise remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evalise 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 Evalise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Evalise
Evalise is a beautiful and intriguing name with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Germanic languages, particularly Old English and Old Norse. The name is believed to be derived from the combination of two roots: "ev," meaning "ever" or "eternal," and "lis," meaning "gentle" or "soft." This suggests that Evalise may have originally signified a person who possessed a gentle and enduring spirit.
In the early medieval period, variations of the name, such as Evelisa and Avelise, were not uncommon among the nobility and aristocracy of Northern Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a famous historical record compiled in the late 9th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a noblewoman from Mercia.
During the Middle Ages, Evalise gained popularity across various parts of Europe, particularly in France and Germany. In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Evalise de Montfort was renowned for her courage and leadership during the Albigensian Crusade. She played a pivotal role in defending the city of Toulouse against the forces of the Catholic Church.
In the 15th century, a German mystic and theologian named Evalise von Hirschberg gained recognition for her profound spiritual writings and her efforts to promote religious reform. Her works, such as "The Virtues of the Soul," were widely circulated and influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the realm of literature, Evalise has made its mark as well. In the 16th century, an Icelandic saga titled "The Tale of Evalise the Valiant" recounted the adventures of a legendary Norse warrior maiden who embarked on a perilous journey to seek revenge for the death of her father.
Another notable figure bearing the name Evalise was a 17th-century Dutch painter, Evalise van Huygens, who gained acclaim for her exquisite portraiture and still-life paintings. Her works were highly sought after by the Dutch aristocracy and can still be found in prestigious art collections around the world.
While the name Evalise may not be as common today as it once was, it continues to captivate with its rich history and profound meanings. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the timeless beauty and strength embodied by those who have carried this remarkable name throughout the ages.
People
Evalise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evalise as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evalise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evalise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evalise 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Evalise a common name?
We classify Evalise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evalise most popular?
The single biggest year for Evalise was 2021, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evalise is about 12 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 Evalise in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evalise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evalise 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 Evalise still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evalise 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 Evalise 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 Americans are named Evalise?
Want to know how many Americans are named Evalise? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.