Evangelina Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Evangelina means 'messenger of good news' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Evangelina
Evangelina is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the word 'evangelos', meaning 'messenger' or 'bearer of good news'. The name is associated with Christianity and is often used in reference to the angel Gabriel who delivered the news of Jesus' birth. Evangelina has a sweet and angelic feel to it, and it signifies hope, faith, and divine intervention.
Popularity of the Name Evangelina
The popularity for the name Evangelina peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 218 births, which ranked number 2,058 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Evangelina had the most female births in 2012 with 218, which ranked number 1,126 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Evangelina has declined sharply over the last ten years from 218 births to 129 births, a decline of -40.83%. Among females, Evangelina has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 218 births to 129 births, a decline of -40.83%.
Nationwide Popularity of Evangelina
- 20 Year Trend of Evangelina: 43.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Evangelina: -40.83%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Evangelina: -40.83%
Popularity of Evangelina by State
Among females, Evangelina was most popular in Western states with 24 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 24 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Evangelina. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 1128 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1247 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1185 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Evangelina
- Total Births of Evangelina: 122 (-5.11%)
- Female Births of Evangelina: 122 (-5.11%)
Given the downward trend of Evangelina over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.11% decrease in total births, for a total of 122 births in 2024. For Females, births for Evangelina have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 122 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.11%.