Find out how popular the first name Evangeline has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Evangeline by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Evangeline is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 1,407 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Evangeline.

The history of the first name Evangeline

The name Evangeline originated from the Greek language and means "bearer of good news". It is derived from the Greek word "evangelion", which means "gospel" or "good news". The name first appeared in the Christian tradition and was used to refer to the four Gospels of the New Testament.

Evangeline is a feminine form of the name Evangelista, which was commonly used in the early Christian Church to refer to evangelists, or those who spread the gospel. The name Evangelista can be traced back to the 4th century, when it was used to refer to the authors of the Gospels, such as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The earliest recorded use of the name Evangeline dates back to the 17th century in France. It is believed that the name became popular in France after the publication of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem "Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie" in 1847. The poem tells the story of a young Acadian woman named Evangeline who is separated from her lover during the expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia.

One of the most famous people named Evangeline in history was Evangeline Booth (1865-1950), the fourth child of William and Catherine Booth, the founders of The Salvation Army. She served as the fourth General of The Salvation Army from 1934 to 1939.

Another notable Evangeline was Evangeline Cory Booth (1865-1950), an English novelist and playwright who wrote under the pen name "Violet Fane". She was a contemporary of Oscar Wilde and a member of the Bloomsbury Group.

In the world of literature, Evangeline Walton (1907-1996) was an American writer best known for her novels "The Island of the Mighty" and "The Sword is Forged", which were inspired by the legends of the Finnish epic, the Kalevala.

Evangeline Adams (1868-1932) was an American astrologer and one of the first women to be accepted as a professional astrologer in the United States. She was known for her popular astrology books and her clientele, which included many famous people of her time.

Evangeline Lilly (born 1979) is a Canadian actress best known for her roles in the TV series "Lost" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. She played the role of Kate Austen in "Lost" and the character of Hope van Dyne/Wasp in the Marvel films.

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