Evynn
Primarily a girl's name of Welsh origin with 310 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Evynn reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 1990s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Evynn is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Evynn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant spelling of Evyn or Evyn, connected to the Welsh name Evan — from the Welsh form of John, from the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious' — or possibly a feminine form related to Evan/Ewan. The -nn ending gives it a slightly more unusual, distinctive quality.
Evynn belongs to the Welsh naming tradition while having a contemporary, streamlined feel. It has the crisp, modern energy of a short name with ancient roots — the kind of name that feels both historically grounded and fresh in any decade.
EtymologyShow more
Evynn appeared in SSA records in 1997, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Welsh roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 310 recorded births, Evynn has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evynn has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | #9695 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 163 | #7712 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 86 | #11643 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | #10375 | — |
The Story of Evynn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Evynn is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Evynn are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Evynn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Evynn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 163 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Evynn by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1997–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #12546 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11538 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7375 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7322 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7865 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8790 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8446 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6248 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6099 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6530 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7507 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8800 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5261 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11571 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6896 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12982 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9744 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15747 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12187 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9453 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Evynn as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Evynn has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2023