Evelin
Girl name · #2159 in 2025 · Uniqueness 63/100
In 2025, 86 baby girls were named Evelin, placing it at #2159 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2103, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,930 girls born in 2025 was named Evelin.
Babies named Evelin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Evelin first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 423 girls were named Evelin — good for #673 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Evelin in class?
Evelin scores 63 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Evelin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Evelin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Evelins were CA (16), TX (12), GA (7), NC (6), FL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Evelin
Statistically, parents drawn to Evelin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kaylin, Yoselin, Jaylin, Madelin, and Darlin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Evelin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2153 |
| 2024 | 97 | #2011 |
| 2023 | 90 | #2124 |
| 2022 | 110 | #1844 |
| 2021 | 82 | #2251 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2441 |
| 2019 | 77 | #2331 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2584 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1976 |
| 2016 | 97 | #2033 |
| 2015 | 92 | #2103 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1684 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1689 |
| 2012 | 170 | #1374 |
| 2011 | 199 | #1204 |
| 2010 | 257 | #986 |
| 2009 | 312 | #879 |
| 2008 | 351 | #817 |
| 2007 | 401 | #725 |
| 2006 | 423 | #673 |
| 2005 | 397 | #697 |
| 2004 | 334 | #773 |
| 2003 | 343 | #743 |
| 2002 | 316 | #764 |
| 2001 | 211 | #1014 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Evelin a popular girl name?
Evelin ranked #2159 among girls in 2025 with 86 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2103.
When was the name Evelin most popular?
Evelin peaked in 2006, when 423 American girls received the name (ranked #673 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Evelin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,930 newborn American girls was named Evelin. It scores 63/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.