Evangeline
Girl name · 121 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Evangeline: 121 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2025.
Of French and Latin origin, Evangeline means "bearer of good news," derived from the Greek *euangelion* (gospel). It was popularised as a literary name by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 epic poem *Evangeline*, which tells the tragic story of an Acadian girl separated from her lover during the Great Expulsion—a tale that resonated deeply in Nova Scotia, where a statue of Evangeline stands in Grand-Pré National Historic Site. The name shares its root with "evangelist," giving it a gentle, spiritually resonant quality. Notable bearers include American actress Evangeline Lilly, best known for her role in *Lost*, and the fictional Evangeline "Evey" Hammond from *V for Vendetta*. A lyrical variant with a similar melodic feel is Evangelina, common in Spanish-speaking countries.
Girl 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202511 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #30111 babies
- Total births
- 121since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 11%vs prior 5y