Evolette
A feminine name derived from the French word "évolution," meaning "evolution" or "progress."
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the first name Evolette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Evolette today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Evolette births was 2019 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Evolette. 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
288
~ 1 in 1,190,119 Americans
Peak year
2019
27 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,586
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Evolette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Evolette 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 179 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Evolette remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evolette 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 Evolette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Evolettes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Evolette
The name Evolette has its origins in the French language, derived from the Latin word "evolvere," which means "to unfold" or "to evolve." This name first emerged during the Renaissance period in Europe, particularly in France, where names with unique and poetic meanings were highly regarded.
Evolette was a relatively uncommon name, but it carried a sense of growth, progress, and personal development. It was sometimes associated with the concept of the soul unfolding and reaching its full potential, reflecting the intellectual and spiritual curiosity of the Renaissance era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evolette can be found in the writings of the French philosopher and essayist Michel de Montaigne, who lived from 1533 to 1592. In his famous work "Essays," Montaigne mentions a woman named Evolette, though little is known about her beyond her name.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named Evolette de Villers (1621-1692) gained recognition as a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of writers and artists, and her salon in Paris was frequented by many intellectuals of the time.
In the 18th century, Evolette Deschamps (1738-1812) was a French botanist and naturalist who contributed to the study of plant species in her region. Her detailed observations and illustrations of local flora were highly regarded by her contemporaries.
Another notable figure was Evolette Lebrun (1755-1842), a French Neoclassical painter who gained fame for her portraits of European nobility and members of the French royal family. Her works are now displayed in numerous prestigious art museums around the world.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Evolette Gaudin (1810-1878) was a French poet and author who wrote several collections of poetry and short stories. Her poetic works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience, reflecting the romantic literary movements of her time.
While the name Evolette has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by a handful of notable individuals who made their mark in various fields, reflecting the name's connotations of growth, development, and the unfolding of one's potential.
People
Evolette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Evolette 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
Evolette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Evolette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 288 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Evolette 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 1,190,119 US residents.
Is Evolette a common name?
We classify Evolette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 290 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Evolette most popular?
The single biggest year for Evolette was 2019, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Evolette is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Evolette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Evolette 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.