Evelyn Looper

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Evelyn Looper — wished-for child
499K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Evelyn Looper is a name that combines English origins. The first name Evelyn is a feminine given name of English origin. Evelyn is a matronymic English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline (which is of Norman origin and represents a diminutive form of Ava). Since the 17th century, it has also been used as a given name. The earliest recorded bearer was Evelyn Pierrepont (d. 1726), who was a grandson of the Roundhead politician Sir John Evelyn. The family subsequently used the name for both male and female children, including Pierrepont's third daughter. The English census of 1841 listed 84 Evelyns, half male and half female. By 1851, there were 88 male and 196 female Evelyns. The surname Looper: Aaron Looper (born 1976), American baseball relief pitcher Anita Looper (also Antje Looper, born 1975), Dutch long-distance runner, see List of 5000 metres national champions Braden Looper (born 1974), American baseball pitcher Byron Looper (1964–2013), American politician and murderer Henk de Looper (1912–2006), Dutch field hockey player Jan de Looper (1914–1987), Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Leroy Looper (1924–2011), American community organizer and housing activist in San Francisco Marsha Looper (born 1959), Colorado legislator Willem De Looper (1932–20. Evelyn is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 499K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Evelyn reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Evelyn

Meaning: wished-for child

English

Evelyn is a matronymic English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline (which is of Norman origin and represents a diminutive form of Ava). Since the 17th century, it has also been used as a given name. The earliest recorded bearer was Evelyn Pierrepont (d. 1726), who was a grandson of the Roundhead politician Sir John Evelyn. The family subsequently used the name for both male and female children, including Pierrepont's third daughter. The English census of 1841 listed 84 Evelyns, half male and half female. By 1851, there were 88 male and 196 female Evelyns.

Surname: Looper

English

Aaron Looper (born 1976), American baseball relief pitcher Anita Looper (also Antje Looper, born 1975), Dutch long-distance runner, see List of 5000 metres national champions Braden Looper (born 1974), American baseball pitcher Byron Looper (1964–2013), American politician and murderer Henk de Looper (1912–2006), Dutch field hockey player Jan de Looper (1914–1987), Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Leroy Looper (1924–2011), American community organizer and housing activist in San Francisco Marsha Looper (born 1959), Colorado legislator Willem De Looper (1932–20.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Evelyn is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Evelyn by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Evelyn Looper

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Evelyn Looper:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Evelyn?
The first name Evelyn originates from English. Evelyn is a matronymic English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline (which is of Norman origin and represents a diminutive form of Ava). Since the 17th century, it has also been used as a given name. The earliest recorded bearer was Evelyn Pierrepont (d. 1726), who was a grandson of the Roundhead politician Sir John Evelyn. The family subsequently used the name for both male and female children, including Pierrepont's third daughter. The English census of 1841 listed 84 Evelyns, half male and half female. By 1851, there were 88 male and 196 female Evelyns.
When was Evelyn most popular?
The name Evelyn reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Looper?
The surname Looper originates from English. Aaron Looper (born 1976), American baseball relief pitcher Anita Looper (also Antje Looper, born 1975), Dutch long-distance runner, see List of 5000 metres national champions Braden Looper (born 1974), American baseball pitcher Byron Looper (1964–2013), American politician and murderer Henk de Looper (1912–2006), Dutch field hockey player Jan de Looper (1914–1987), Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Leroy Looper (1924–2011), American community organizer and housing activist in San Francisco Marsha Looper (born 1959), Colorado legislator Willem De Looper (1932–20.
How common is the surname Looper?
The surname Looper is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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