Origin:English, Germanic
Meaning:Desired
Evelyn comes from an English surname that was derived from the given name Aveline, which ultimately comes from the Germanic root avi, meaning "desired". It was first used as a given name in the 17th century and was more commonly a masculine name, although now it is almost entirely used for girls. Its popularity has been on the rise since the 1990s.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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