Evyn
Girl name · #4922 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Evyn? In official American birth records, Evyn has been tracked continuously since 1984, giving it 41 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 27 baby girls were named Evyn, placing it at #4922 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3842, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 girls born in 2025 was named Evyn.
The 41-year story
Evyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1984, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 51 girls were named Evyn — good for #3222 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Evyn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Evyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Evyn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Evyn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Evyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Evyn is most common
State-level data for Evyn is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Evyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Evyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Emilyn, Edyn, Rilyn, Taylyn, and Emalyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Evyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4878 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6642 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4276 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4907 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3935 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4453 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3851 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4357 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3247 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3411 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3842 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3585 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3267 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3314 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3222 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3470 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4196 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3478 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3653 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5233 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4118 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4172 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5235 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5086 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7317 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Evyn?
In official American birth records, the name Evyn first appeared in 1984 (over 41 years ago), when 7 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 41 years.
Is Evyn a popular girl name?
Evyn ranked #4922 among girls in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3842.
When was the name Evyn most popular?
Evyn peaked in 2011, when 51 American girls received the name (ranked #3222 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Evyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American girls was named Evyn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.