Evolet
A girl's name of Invented origin with 1,542 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Evolet is a three-syllable girl's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With 1,542 recorded U.S. births since 2008, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Evolet ranks #2634 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Evolet is a girl's baby name of cinematic origin, coined for the 2008 prehistoric epic film 10,000 BC. The name visually resembles 'love' reversed (evoL — Love), which has contributed to its romantic appeal among parents who discovered it through the film.
Though entirely invented, Evolet has the elegance of classical names ending in "-et" like Juliet or Violet, while feeling genuinely unique. It has seen consistent use in SSA data since the film's release, a testament to Hollywood's lasting influence on baby naming trends.
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Evolet is cataloged under the Invented naming tradition. Names from the Invented tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Evolet has been recorded as a girl's name since 2008, with 1,542 total births. Browse the Invented names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evolet has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 309 | #2809 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,021 | #2026 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 212 | #2033 | — |
The Story of Evolet
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Evolet is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Evolet are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Evolet?
Only about 1 in every 54,545 babies born in 2024 was named Evolet — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 1,021 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Evolet by the numbers
- Would fill 32 school buses
- Meeting one Evolet per day would take 4.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | #2634 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3110 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2586 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3360 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2354 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2020 |
| 2018 | 95 | #2050 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2612 |
| 2016 | 76 | #2431 |
| 2015 | 80 | #2327 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1472 |
| 2013 | 149 | #1490 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1850 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1931 |
| 2010 | 95 | #2081 |
| 2009 | 130 | #1706 |
| 2008 | 82 | #2360 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024