Desired; life; or hazelnut
Evaleen is a rare variant likely derived from Aveline, a Norman French name meaning 'hazelnut'. It is also frequently associated with the Irish name Eileen or as a combination of Eva and the suffix -leen, blending meanings of 'life' and 'desire'.
Less common today
Evaleen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,008 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American artist and writer of children's books and poetry
