Evangeline: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ih-VAN-juh-leen · 4 syllables
Evangeline means “good news”, from Greek.
Invented by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow when he began research on his epic poem Evangeline about Acadian lovers deported from French-Canada. From Ancient Greek (euangelion, “good news”).
- Meaning
- good news
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- ih-VAN-juh-leen
- US rank (2025)
- #147
- US babies a year
- about 1,528 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Evangeline?
Evangeline was the #147 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,998 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #147 |
| England & Wales | #388 |
| Scotland | #544 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #527 |
| Canada | #348 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named Evangeline?
Half of US adults named Evangeline are older than 47; most are between 18 and 85. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Evangeline
What does the name Evangeline mean?
Evangeline means “good news”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Evangeline?
Evangeline is pronounced ih-VAN-juh-leen.
How popular is the name Evangeline?
Evangeline was the #147 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,998 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Evangeline?
Half of US adults named Evangeline are older than 47. Most are between 18 and 85.