Evangelyne
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "evangelion" meaning "good news".
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Evangelyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evangelyne today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evangelyne births was 2018 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evangelyne. 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
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2018
14 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,537
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Evangelyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evangelyne from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 82 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evangelyne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evangelyne 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 Evangelyne 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 Evangelyne
The name Evangelyne has its origins in the ancient Greek language, derived from the word "evangelion," meaning "good news" or "gospel." This name gained significance during the early days of Christianity, as it was associated with the spread of the gospel and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The earliest recorded use of the name Evangelyne dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in various religious texts and manuscripts from the Byzantine era. It was particularly popular among the Eastern Orthodox Christian communities, who embraced the name as a symbol of their faith and devotion.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Evangelyne was a Byzantine nun who lived in the 5th century AD. She was renowned for her piety and her dedication to spreading the teachings of Christ throughout the region. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide many details about her life or specific accomplishments.
In the 9th century AD, the name Evangelyne was recorded in the annals of the Frankish Empire, where a noblewoman by that name played a prominent role in the court of Charlemagne. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of religious institutions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Evangelyne gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. One notable figure was Evangelyne of Thouars, a 12th-century French noblewoman who founded several monasteries and was renowned for her charitable works.
In the Renaissance period, the name Evangelyne was associated with the humanist movement and the revival of classical learning. Evangelyne Fieschi, an Italian scholar and poet born in 1462, was a prominent figure of this era, known for her contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature.
As the centuries passed, the name Evangelyne continued to be used in various parts of Europe, though its popularity waxed and waned. One notable figure from more recent history was Evangelyne Wilbour Blashfield, an American author and philanthropist born in 1870, who was actively involved in promoting education and women's rights.
Throughout its long history, the name Evangelyne has carried a sense of religious significance, symbolizing the spread of the gospel and the teachings of Christianity. Its enduring presence across different cultures and eras reflects the enduring influence of these spiritual traditions and the timeless appeal of names rooted in ancient languages and religious narratives.
People
Evangelyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evangelyne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Evangelyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evangelyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evangelyne 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Evangelyne a common name?
We classify Evangelyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 126 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evangelyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Evangelyne was 2018, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evangelyne is about 10 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 Evangelyne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Evangelyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evangelyne 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 Evangelyne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Evangelyne 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 Evangelyne 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 are named Evangelyne?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.