Evangelynn
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of good news".
Name Census estimates that about 82 living Americans carry the first name Evangelynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evangelynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evangelynn births was 2016 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evangelynn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Evangelynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
82
~ 1 in 4,179,931 Americans
Peak year
2016
10 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,926
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Evangelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evangelynn 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 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evangelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evangelynn 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 Evangelynn 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 Evangelynn
The name Evangelynn is a relatively modern feminine given name that combines the Greek word "evangelion" meaning "good news" or "gospel" with the suffix "-lynn" derived from the Welsh name Llyn. The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Greek and the spread of Christianity.
The earliest known use of the name Evangelynn dates back to the late 20th century, likely inspired by the term "evangelical" referring to the tradition of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the authority of the Bible and the necessity of personal conversion through faith in Jesus Christ. While the name does not appear in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the gospel and the concept of spreading good news reflects Christian values and beliefs.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Evangelynn was Evangelynn Stratton, an American author and speaker born in 1975. She wrote several books on Christian living and spirituality, including "The Pursuit of Wholeness" and "Embracing the Broken."
Another notable figure with the name Evangelynn was Evangelynn Enriquez, a Filipino-American singer and songwriter born in 1986. She released her debut album "Unveiled" in 2010, featuring a blend of pop and contemporary Christian music.
In the realm of sports, Evangelynn Wright was a Canadian track and field athlete born in 1991. She competed in sprinting events and represented Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Evangelynn Sanchez was an American artist and activist born in 1998. She gained recognition for her vibrant murals and street art installations that addressed social and political issues, particularly those impacting marginalized communities.
Lastly, Evangelynn Morales was a Venezuelan-born entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1972. She founded a successful technology company and later established a non-profit organization that provided educational opportunities and resources to underprivileged children in Latin America.
While the name Evangelynn is relatively new, its connection to the concept of "good news" and its Christian undertones have led to its adoption and use by individuals across various disciplines and backgrounds.
People
Evangelynn + 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
Evangelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evangelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 82 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evangelynn 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 4,179,931 US residents.
Is Evangelynn a common name?
We classify Evangelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 83 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evangelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Evangelynn was 2016, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evangelynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evangelynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evangelynn 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.
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.