Eveline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eveline is a name with Old French origins, derived from Aveline, meaning hazelnut or desired. It evolved through historical forms such as Aveline and Evelyn, reflecting a graceful and feminine character. The name does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and remains a classic name today, associated with elegance. Notable people with this name include Eveline de Bruijn and Eveline Hall.
The name Eveline is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eveline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eveline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 924th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1337th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2697th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5491st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7021st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5396th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4214th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eveline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eveline"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛv.lɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Eveline is derived from the Old French name Aveline, which itself comes from the Latin word 'avis' meaning bird. It has connections to the name Evelyn, which has become more popular in modern times.
Meaning
hazelnut, desired
Language Evolution
Aveline, Eveline, Evelyn
Historical Usage
Eveline gained popularity in the late 19th century and early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of the name Evelyn.
Variants & Derivatives
Evelyn, Evie, Eve
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Eveline is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace. It has a vintage charm that appeals to many parents today.
Famous People
Eveline de Bruijn, Dutch poet, Eveline Hall, American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eveline"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eveline"
"Eveline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 924th of 9107 | 1,076 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1337th of 9204 | 602 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2697th of 12526 | 339 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5491st of 19264 | 148 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7021st of 27321 | 169 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5396th of 35406 | 373 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4214th of 30306 | 413 |
Regional Popularity of "Eveline" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eveline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
69.77% 988th/1416 |
53.30% 735th/1379 |
61.16% 1447th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
70.42% 1657th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
63.95% 4040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
49.70% 3709th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
77.72% 5302nd/6822 |
56.82% 3566th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eveline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eveline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.