Evalena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Evalena is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Evalina,' meaning life or living one. It has evolved through various forms, starting from 'Eve' and 'Eva.' The name is associated with elegance and grace, gaining popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It does not have a direct biblical reference, but it carries a positive meaning related to life.
The name Evalena is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Evalena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Evalena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1506th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2061st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5964th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12822nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14023rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7002nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Evalena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Evalena"
Pronunciation
/ˌɛvəˈleɪnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Evalena is derived from the Latin name 'Evalina,' which is a diminutive form of 'Eve' or 'Eva,' meaning 'life' or 'living one.' The name combines the roots of 'Eva' with the diminutive suffix '-lena.'
Meaning
life, living one
Language Evolution
Eve, Eva, Evalina, Evalena
Historical Usage
Evalena gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a feminine name, often associated with elegance and grace.
Variants & Derivatives
Evaline, Evelyn, Eva, Evelina
Modern Popularity & Image
Evalena is perceived as a unique and sophisticated name, often associated with creativity and a modern sensibility.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Evalena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Evalena"
"Evalena" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1506th of 9107 | 492 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2061st of 9204 | 307 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5964th of 12526 | 77 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12822nd of 19264 | 23 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14023rd of 35406 | 88 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7002nd of 30306 | 200 |
Regional Popularity of "Evalena" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Evalena" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
84.39% 1195th/1416 |
- |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Evalena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Evalena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.