Girls name · California
Evelyn in California
Evelyn was the 17th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 892 babies named Evelyn that year. Since 1910, California families have named 51,278 babies Evelyn.
Popularity over time
Evelyn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 126 | 7th |
| 1926 | 344 | 19th |
| 1943 | 220 | 75th |
| 1959 | 220 | 165th |
| 1976 | 95 | 277th |
| 1992 | 581 | 91st |
| 2009 | 982 | 25th |
| 2025 | 892 | 17th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 7th in 1910 to 17th in 2025.
The most babies named Evelyn in California in a single year was 1,192, in 2016. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Evelyn reached its best rank of #1 in Wisconsin (2018). See Evelyn in every state →
How popular is Evelyn in California?
Evelyn was the 17th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 892 babies named Evelyn that year. Since 1910, California families have named 51,278 babies Evelyn.
How many babies are named Evelyn in California?
In 2025, 892 babies were named Evelyn in California. The most babies named Evelyn in California in a single year was 1,192, in 2016.
What is the rank of Evelyn in California?
Evelyn ranked 17th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.