How old is someone named Evalyn?
The average Evalyn is 20 years old.
Half of all living Evalyns are between 8 and 19.
When was Evalyn popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Evalyn peaked around 1916, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 316 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,332 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,170 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 532 | 110 |
| 1940s | 390 | 210 |
| 1950s | 259 | 200 |
| 1960s | 124 | 110 |
| 1970s | 43 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 46 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 142 | 140 |
| 2000s | 912 | 900 |
| 2010s | 2,799 | 2,800 |
| 2020s | 1,152 | 1,100 |
How many Evalyns are still alive?
About 5,700 Evalyns are alive in the US today. That's 60% of the roughly 9,600 babies named Evalyn since 1880.
Roughly half of all Evalyns ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Evalyn?
More than half of living Evalyns are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Evalyn an old name?
Not really. Evalyn is younger than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Evalyn will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Evalyn a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Evalyns are women.
Names the same age as Evalyn
NAME TWIN
Evalyn's name twin is Jude. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jude's age curve is the closest match to Evalyn's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Evalyn
How old is the average Evalyn?
The average Evalyn in the US is 20 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Evalyn?
About 5,700 Evalyns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,600 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Evalyn most popular?
In 2014, when about 330 baby girls were named Evalyn.
Is Evalyn a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 56% of living Evalyns are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this