Evelyn
Meaning: Wished-for child; life
Origin: English surname origin, possibly from the French Aveline (hazelnut) or from the Hebrew Eve (life)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #62
Total births: 17,124
History: From the Norman French Aveline meaning wished for child. Evelyn has surged in modern Canada as vintage names return. Popular across all provinces in the 2010s-2020s.
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| Current rank (2024) | #12 |
| Babies named Evelyn in 2024 | 344 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 17,124 |
| Peak year | 2018 (470 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #7 |
| Years in records | 1917–2024 (108 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 5 spots |
Frequently asked about Evelyn
What does the name Evelyn mean?
Evelyn means “Wished-for child; life” from English surname origin, possibly from the French Aveline (hazelnut) or from the Hebrew Eve (life) roots.
What is the origin of the name Evelyn?
Evelyn has English surname origin, possibly from the French Aveline (hazelnut) or from the Hebrew Eve (life) origin. The traditional meaning is “Wished-for child; life”.
How popular is Evelyn in Canada?
Evelyn ranked #12 in Canada in 2024 — given to 344 babies that year.
When was Evelyn most popular?
Evelyn peaked in 2018 with 470 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Evelyn a boy or girl name?
Evelyn is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Evelyns in registered births are female.
How long has Evelyn been recorded in Canada?
Evelyn appears in birth records in Canada across 108 years — from 1917 through 2024.