Evangeline is a distinctive choice, ranked #365 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Evangeline in their class.
Origin & Meaning
Greek — Bearer of good news
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UK Rank 2024
#365
US Rank #174
About the Name Evangeline
Evangeline is holding steady in the rankings at #365. It reached its peak of #286 in 2015 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
The name carries Greek roots, where it means "Bearer of good news". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Evangeline is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #174, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Evangeline
Unlikely. With around 119 UK babies named Evangeline per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Evangeline in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Evangeline has held a stable position around #365 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #286 in 2015 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Evangeline has Greek origins and means "Bearer of good news". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Evangeline appears in the US top 500 at #174 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
119
UK babies named Evangeline (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 23 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Evangeline
Likely around 1 other Evangeline in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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