Evelyn vs John
Evelyn
Gender: boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Wished-for child
Peak: 1919 (1.13%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Evelyn | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.13% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.16% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.35% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.90% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 1.11% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.82% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.42% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.24% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.15% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.08% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.05% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.06% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.11% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Evelyn or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Evelyn peaked in 1919 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Evelyn and John mean?
Evelyn means "Wished-for child" while John means "God is gracious".