Evangeline
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Evangeline is a Greek name meaning “bearer of good news”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Evangeline
Evangeline is a literary name of Greek origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning bearer of good news. It is a derivative of the word evangelion, which links the Greek elements eu, meaning good, and angelos, meaning messenger. The name was famously popularized by the 1847 epic poem Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, which established its usage in the English-speaking world.
Meaning Comments
- Poseidonx23: I am pregnant, just in my first two, three months, but I need a unique and special name for my child; so I came across this site. I so much love the name Ebenezer for boys and Evangeline or Evangelina for girls. My husband is Greek, and I don't want to name my child any popular Greek name. So, I was thinking Evangelina will do just fine if my baby is a girl. My name is Angela which can also be called Angelliki in Greek, so I will really love a name close to my name for my baby girl. But if it is a boy, straight to Ebenezer. Evangelina is one the cutest names to give a baby girl and with its unique meaning and some nice abbreviation, she will be proud of her parents giving her the name later as she grows to understand the meaning of her name.
- Rswalmart31s: Longfellow biographer Charles Calhoun claims that Longfellow invented the name Evangeline for his poem, though others argue it was simply a very uncommon Acadian name. It was certainly not in wide use before "Evangeline"'s publication.
- Dragonsprk23: This name also means like an angel, or of an angel, in Greek only though. It is also the name of the lady who was attatched to death in a short story. I do forget the name though, good story it was despite my temporary idiocy.
Gender Usage of the Name Evangeline
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Evangeline is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Evangeline
Evangeline is among the Top 27 Trending Girls’ name in the United States for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Evangeline is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 2.8K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.1K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 4.0K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 43K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Evangeline ranked #278 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #185 in 2024 — a drop of 93 places. Evangeline maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #185 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #6,089 in 1989. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #492 to #278).
Name StyleMethodology
Evangeline is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 373 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,744 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Evangeline
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 10 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- E — Girl Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Evangeline features a four-syllable cadence with a secondary stress on the third syllable, creating a rhythmic and lyrical quality. This name is inextricably linked to the titular heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1847 epic poem. The combination of its gentle phonetic structure and literary heritage defines its Beautiful & Charming and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Evangeline
Middle names used with EvangelineMethodology
Evangeline is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Evangeline Marie · Evangeline Nicole · Evangeline Grace · Evangeline Smith · Evangeline RoseView all 152 girl middle names.
- Total 223 middle names used with Evangeline
- 12 boy middle names used with Evangeline
- 50 unisex middle names used with Evangeline
Middle name suggestions for EvangelineMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Evangeline is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Evangeline Myers · Evangeline Monae · Evangeline Megan · Evangeline Moody · Evangeline Monay. View all 264 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Evangeline
Sound Like Evangeline Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Evangelina · Evangelyn · Evangelene · View all 8 names
Spelled Like Evangeline Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Evangelina · Evangelene · Evangelyne · View all 10 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elizabeth · Isabella · Elaine · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Evangeline Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Calliope · Emmanuelle · Emanuelle · View all 69 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Evangeline”
Dictionary Meaning of "Evangeline"Methodology
A female given name originating as a coinage
Examples
- Half-way down the shore Evangeline waited in silence, Not overcome with grief, but strong in the hour of affliction.
- "What's the little missy's name?" said Tom, at last, when he thought matters were ripe to push such an inquiry. "Evangeline St. Clare," said the little one, "though papa and everybody else call me Eva."
Translations
The name Evangeline has 10 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Evangeline in ASL
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Comments on the name Evangeline
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Embracespida
I read a book with a middle aged woman with this name, 1912 Titanic setting and they called her Vange (Vanj) which turned me off but I love Evie and this would make a sophisticated long form.
Ruin_2863icf
Evangeline is increasingly popular among Evangelical Christians & other Christian denominations in the United States.
Demonwish378
Our 5yo is Evangeline and we also call her Evie. She is incredible, smart and so kind. (We have 4 kids and she is the sweetest).
Rd_wizard_rd
Variant English Pronunciations: ie-VAN-jə-leen, ie-VAN-jə-lien.
Old_snake888
French pronunciation: EH-VAWn-ZHA-LEEN.