Total births
1,708
Girls' name · since 1880
Evaline
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,708 babies named Evaline, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7257
- among girls today
- 1,708
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
1,708 babies have been named Evaline since 1880, making it today's #7257 girls' name.
Evaline has 1,708 recorded births among girls since 1880, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7257 as of the latest data, more common than 59% of girls, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #7257 among girls today
- 1,708 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 59% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Evaline is currently the #7257 girls' name in America, more common than 59% of girls - 1,708 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #7257
- among girls today
- 1,708
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Evaline vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7257
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 59% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Evaline was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
42 babies were named Evaline in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Evaline compares
1,708 Top 24% higher than 76% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Evaline's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Evaline | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,708 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Evaline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Evaline's full recorded timeline at 1941, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1891, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Evaline at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#7,257
Active since
1880
Evaline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1916)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Evaline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Evaline's strongest decade.
314 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Evaline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 81
1880s
81 births
- 1890s 74
1890s
74 births
- 1900s 106
1900s
106 births
- 1910s
1910s
266 births
- 1920s
1920s
314 births
- 1930s
1930s
153 births
- 1940s 93
1940s
93 births
- 1950s 70
1950s
70 births
- 1960s 43
1960s
43 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
- 2010s
2010s
218 births
- 2020s
2020s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 314 births (18% of all-time use).
How Evaline compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Evaline's total volume
Evaline vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Evaline by state
Where Evaline concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 24 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Evaline's total US births 1.4%
Even split
24 of 1,708 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Evaline? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,708 babies named Evaline. Today it holds rank #7257 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 42 births.
When was Evaline most popular? ▼
Evaline was most popular in the 1920s decade with 314 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Evaline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Evaline are Pennsylvania (24 births), Michigan (10 births), Ohio (7 births).
How long has the name Evaline been used? ▼
Evaline has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Evaline? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eva, Evangeline, Evangelina, Evalyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Evaline's data
- Evaline's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (314 total births) through the 2020s (126) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Evalines (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Evaline
Nearby Names Like Evaline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Evaline
Eva Girl
#120 284,761 births
Evangeline Girl
#173 36,771 births
Evangelina Girl
#1252 10,319 births
Evalyn Girl
#1359 9,567 births
Evan Girl
#2786 4,725 births
Compare Evaline side by side: Evaline vs Eva Evaline vs Evangeline Evaline vs Evangelina
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Evaline
Ocie #7256
4,132 births · Peak 1916
Freddie #7258
10,328 births · Peak 1942
Daisey #7255
2,520 births · Peak 2000
Gracia #7259
1,952 births · Peak 2003
Dessa #7254
1,817 births · Peak 2001
Jonnie #7260
5,880 births · Peak 1947
Mellie #7253
2,203 births · Peak 1895
Katharina #7261
2,121 births · Peak 1991
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Evaline: #7257 Girls' Name - 1,708 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/evaline. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Evaline draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.