Total births
3,649
Girls' name · since 1915
Evalynn
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 3,649 babies named Evalynn, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1401
- among girls today
- 3,649
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Evalynn is the #1401 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 3,649 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Evalynn recorded 3,649 times among girls since 1915, holding rank #1401 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #1401 among girls today
- 3,649 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Evalynn is currently the #1401 girls' name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 3,649 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1401
- among girls today
- 3,649
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Evalynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1401
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Evalynn was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
247 babies were named Evalynn in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Evalynn compares
3,649 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Evalynn's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Evalynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,649 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 247 | 48 | 19,840 |
Evalynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Evalynn's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 95% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 5%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 247, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Evalynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#1,401
Active since
1915
Evalynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 247
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Evalynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Evalynn's strongest decade.
2,003 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Evalynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 18
1910s
18 births
- 1920s 24
1920s
24 births
- 1940s 42
1940s
42 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s 479
2000s
479 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,003 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,034 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,003 births (55% of all-time use).
How Evalynn 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 Evalynn's total volume
Evalynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Evalynn by state
Where Evalynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 520 | 14.3% |
| #2 | California | | 314 | 8.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 149 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 132 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 122 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Washington | | 121 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 101 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 96 | 2.6% |
Texas share of Evalynn's total US births 14.3%
Even split
520 of 3,649 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Evalynn appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Evalynn? ▼
3,649 babies have been named Evalynn since 1915. It currently ranks #1401 among girls. The peak year was 2015 with 247 births.
When was Evalynn most popular? ▼
Evalynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,003 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Evalynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Evalynn are Texas (520 births), California (314 births), Michigan (149 births).
How long has the name Evalynn been used? ▼
Evalynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 111 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Evalynn? ▼
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 Evalynn's data
- Evalynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,003 total births) through the 2020s (1,034) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Evalynns (520 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Evalynn
Nearby Names Like Evalynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Evalynn
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 Evalynn side by side: Evalynn vs Eva Evalynn vs Evangeline Evalynn vs Evangelina
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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, 1915–2025 (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. "Evalynn: #1401 Girls' Name - 3,649 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/evalynn. 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 Evalynn 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.