Evyn
Primarily a girl's name of Welsh origin with 1,047 recorded births. Also given to 744 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Evyn tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 1,047 recorded births and a peak of 51 in 2011, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Evyn a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Evyn ranks #6704 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Evyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a feminine variant of Evan — from the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The Y spelling gives the traditionally masculine Welsh name a softer, more feminine visual identity.
Evyn belongs to the growing family of feminine Evan variants — Evann, Evanne, Evyn — names that take a Welsh classic and open it to daughters who deserve the same divine grace as its meaning expresses.
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In the American context, Evyn is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1984–2024). Its Welsh roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Evyn is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #6704), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evyn was #4201 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6704, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 144 | #4877 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 442 | #3575 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 312 | #4678 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 128 | #7670 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 21 | #9584 | — |
The Story of Evyn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Evyn is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Evyn are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Evyn?
Only about 1 in every 211,765 babies born in 2024 was named Evyn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1984, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 442 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Evyn by the numbers
- Would fill 22 school buses
- Meeting one Evyn per day would take 2.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(38 years, 1984–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | #6704 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4301 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4945 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3955 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4479 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3865 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4389 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3262 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3427 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3870 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3609 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3279 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3330 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3238 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3478 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4215 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3495 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3667 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5286 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4141 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Evyn as a Boy's Name
Evyn is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 744 recorded births since 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2024