Everlynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "from the beautiful meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 608 living Americans carry the first name Everlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Everlynn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Everlynn births was 2023 (98 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Everlynn. 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
608
~ 1 in 563,741 Americans
Peak year
2023
98 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,235
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Everlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Everlynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 417 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Everlynn 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 Everlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Everlynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Everlynn, while Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Everlynn
Everlynn is a gender-neutral given name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Despite its modern usage, the name has roots that can be traced back to several linguistic and cultural origins.
One possible origin of the name Everlynn is the Old English word "æfre," meaning "ever" or "always," combined with the suffix "-lynn," which is derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning "pool" or "lake." This etymology suggests that Everlynn could be interpreted as "eternal pool" or "everlasting lake."
Another potential source of the name is the French word "éverlin," which is a diminutive form of the name Everard. Everard itself is derived from the Germanic elements "awa," meaning "law," and "hard," meaning "hardy" or "brave." In this context, Everlynn could be interpreted as a feminine variation of Everard, carrying connotations of strength and resilience.
While the name Everlynn does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are several notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Everlynn Betts (1893-1985), an American painter and art educator who taught at the Art Students League of New York and was known for her landscape paintings.
Another noteworthy figure is Everlynn Partridge (1909-1976), an English novelist and children's author who wrote several popular books, including "The Adventures of Gremlin" and "The Gremlin Omnibus." Her works were praised for their imaginative storytelling and vivid descriptions.
In the field of music, Everlynn Murray (1930-2007) was an American soprano and vocal coach who performed with the New York City Opera and taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music.
Everlynn Brewer (1941-2018) was an American actress and voice artist, best known for her roles in television shows such as "The Sopranos" and "Law & Order." She also lent her voice to various animated projects, including the English dub of the Studio Ghibli film "Princess Mononoke."
Finally, Everlynn Culpepper (1956-present) is an American businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded the Culpepper Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education and healthcare initiatives in underserved communities.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have contributed to the rich history and diverse interpretations of the name Everlynn, making it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a blend of tradition and modernity.
People
Everlynn + last name combinations
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Everlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Everlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 608 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Everlynn 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 563,741 US residents.
Is Everlynn a common name?
We classify Everlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 612 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Everlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Everlynn was 2023, when 98 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Everlynn is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Everlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Everlynn 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.