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Evelyn Meaning and Origin

Evelyn is Celtic, English given name meaning in English: desired, island.

Evelyn is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Evelyn is currently #9 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Evelyn are .

Evelyn is a 6 letters name with syllables.

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Evelyn

Evelyn name meaning

in English: desired, island

Evelyn name origin

Celtic English

Name facts

6 letter name

Popularity

Evelyn is ranked #9 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Evelyn were girls

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Evelyn - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Evelyn?
The meaning of the name Evelyn is in English: desired, island.
What is the origin of the name Evelyn?
The origin of the name Evelyn is Celtic English .
Is Evelyn a girl or boy name?
The name Evelyn is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.06% of babies called Evelyn were boys, 99.94% of babies called Evelyn were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Evelyn?
According to statistics, Evelyn is ranked 9th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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