Desired or life
Evalyn is a variant of Evelyn, which likely derives from the French name Aveline, meaning 'desired'. It is also frequently associated with the Hebrew name Eve, meaning 'life'.
Less common today
Evalyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #836 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American film actress of the 1930s
American socialite and last private owner of the Hope Diamond
