Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Evilyn

Name: Popularity of the name Evilyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Evilyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#13,924 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2018

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#13924

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Evilyn

Evilyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 7 Evilyns were born — ranking #13,924 that year. As of 2026, Evilyn ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Evilyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Evilyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Evilyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Evelyn
Eveline
Evelynn
Evelyne
Evalyn
Evelin
Avalon
Avallone
Avellane
Evulsion
Avellan
Eveleen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Evilyn

What does the name Evilyn mean?

Evilyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Evilyn in 2026?

In 2026, Evilyn ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Evilyn most popular?

Evilyn reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #13,924 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Evilyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Evilyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Evilyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Evilyn include Avona, Adona, Maytee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Evilyn

Evilyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Evilyn's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #13,924. Use the chart and map above to compare Evilyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.