Evalyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #1230 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Evalyn in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1230
About the Name Evalyn
Evalyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 510 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #541 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Evalyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Evalyn
Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Evalyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Evalyn in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Evalyn has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 510 places in the last five years. Its peak was #541 in 2014. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Evalyn is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
27
UK babies named Evalyn (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 510 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Evalyn
Likely around 1 other Evalyn in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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