Evalyne
A feminine name of English origin meaning "life" or "wished for child".
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Evalyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evalyne today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evalyne births was 1919 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evalyne. 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 Evalyne with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Evalyne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
1919
24 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,958
Tracked since 1911
Census
Evalyne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 156 people with the first name Evalyne, which placed it at #44,397 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,397
National first-name rank
People counted
156
156 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
44.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Evalyne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Evalyne is White at 44.9%. The next largest groups are Black (25.6%) and Hispanic (21.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Evalyne described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Evalyne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White44.9% · 70
- Black or African American25.6% · 40
- Hispanic or Latino21.2% · 33
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 7
- Two or more races3.8% · 6
Popularity
Evalyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evalyne from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 98 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evalyne 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 Evalyne 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 Evalyne
Evalyne is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to the ancient Greek language. The name is derived from the Greek word "euainetos," which means "praiseworthy" or "well-spoken." It is a variation of the name Evelyn, which has similar roots and meaning.
The name Evalyne first appeared in written records during the medieval period, particularly in regions of Europe where Greek culture and language had a significant influence. It was often associated with scholarly or intellectual pursuits, as the meaning of the name suggested eloquence and wisdom.
One of the earliest known references to the name Evalyne can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from a monastery in southern Italy. The manuscript mentions a nun named Evalyne, who was renowned for her knowledge of classical Greek literature and her exceptional skill in calligraphy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Evalyne. One of the most prominent was Evalyne Edner (1887-1972), a British writer and illustrator known for her children's books and nature-themed works. Her vivid illustrations and whimsical storytelling earned her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
Another notable figure was Evalyne Morel (1912-1996), a French educator and activist who played a significant role in the resistance movement during World War II. She risked her life to shelter and protect Jewish children from persecution, showcasing remarkable bravery and compassion.
In the realm of music, Evalyne Parry (1853-1924) was a celebrated Welsh singer and composer. Her beautiful compositions and vocal performances earned her recognition throughout Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The name Evalyne also gained prominence in the field of science with Evalyne Hilda Thornton (1883-1965), a British botanist and mycologist. Her groundbreaking research on fungi and their role in plant diseases significantly contributed to the understanding of plant pathology.
Lastly, Evalyne Rosalie Blau (1889-1965) was a notable American painter and illustrator known for her vibrant depictions of urban life and cityscapes. Her work captured the essence of early 20th-century American cities and earned her a place among the prominent artists of her time.
People
Evalyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evalyne 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
Evalyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evalyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evalyne 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 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Evalyne a common name?
We classify Evalyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 233 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evalyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Evalyne was 1919, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evalyne is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Evalyne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 156 people with the name Evalyne, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,397 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Evalyne in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Evalyne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Evalyne appears almost entirely female. Of the 156 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Evalyne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Evalyne is White at 44.9%. The next largest groups are Black (25.6%) and Hispanic (21.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Evalyne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Evalyne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.9% (70 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Evalyne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evalyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evalyne 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 Evalyne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evalyne 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 Evalyne 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.
How many people have Evalyne as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.