Evelyn Winger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Evelyn Winger — wished-for child
499K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Evelyn Winger 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 Winger: Winger is a surname. Anna Winger (born 1970), American writer and artist Debra Winger (born 1955), American actress Joerg Winger (born 1969), German manager Kara Winger (born 1986), American track and field athlete Kip Winger (born 1961), American bass player and singer/songwriter Mark Winger (born 1962), American convicted murderer Odd Winger (1923–1998), Norwegian journalist, novelist, and children's writer Richard Winger (born 1943), American political activist and analyst Rob Winger (born 1974), Canadian poet 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: Winger

English

Winger is a surname. Anna Winger (born 1970), American writer and artist Debra Winger (born 1955), American actress Joerg Winger (born 1969), German manager Kara Winger (born 1986), American track and field athlete Kip Winger (born 1961), American bass player and singer/songwriter Mark Winger (born 1962), American convicted murderer Odd Winger (1923–1998), Norwegian journalist, novelist, and children's writer Richard Winger (born 1943), American political activist and analyst Rob Winger (born 1974), Canadian poet

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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 Winger

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 Winger:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Winger?
The surname Winger originates from English. Winger is a surname. Anna Winger (born 1970), American writer and artist Debra Winger (born 1955), American actress Joerg Winger (born 1969), German manager Kara Winger (born 1986), American track and field athlete Kip Winger (born 1961), American bass player and singer/songwriter Mark Winger (born 1962), American convicted murderer Odd Winger (1923–1998), Norwegian journalist, novelist, and children's writer Richard Winger (born 1943), American political activist and analyst Rob Winger (born 1974), Canadian poet
How common is the surname Winger?
The surname Winger is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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