Girl name · English
Evelyn
Evelyn is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "Wished-for child". It is a vintage name enjoying a genuine revival, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and a classic name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Wished-for child
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Style
- vintage, classic
Names similar to Evelyn
Sharing at least one style with Evelyn — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Evelyn's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Evelyn
What does the name Evelyn mean?
Evelyn is of English origin and means "Wished-for child".
Is Evelyn a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Evelyn" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Evelyn?
Names with a similar style to Evelyn include Florence, Phoebe, Penelope, Matilda.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.