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boys' name ★ peaked 2010

Evangelos

Meaning Evangelos, Vangelis is a common Greek male name Gender Boy Rank 2025 #7,331

Evangelos, Vangelis is a common Greek male name.

Rank 2025
#7,331
among boys · ↓367 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
11
named Evangelos
How common
1 in 155,280
boys born in 2025
Peak year
2010
36 babies
All-time total
1,162
#4,674 all-time among boys
First recorded
1922
in Social Security records

Evangelos popularity over time

1,162 babies have been named Evangelos since 1922, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2010Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
1900s – – – –
1910s – – – –
1920s 21 2 – #3,851
1930s 16 2 -24% #3,502
1940s 8 1 -50% #2,954
1950s 6 1 -25% #3,659
1960s 60 6 +900% #2,681
1970s 171 17 +185% #1,859
1980s 160 16 -6% #2,222
1990s 173 17 +8% #3,157
2000s 253 25 +46% #3,087
2010s 209 21 -17% #3,142
2020s (to 2025) 85 14 -32% #4,532

The story of Evangelos

Evangelos is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,331 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1922, 1,162 American babies have been named Evangelos. Its peak came in 2010, when 36 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Evangelos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Evangelos?

The median living Evangelos is about 25 years old; half are between 15 and 42. An estimated 1,100 people named Evangelos are alive in the United States today.

median 25 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Evangelos year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 11 #7,331
2024 12 #6,964
2023 9 #8,455
2022 18 #5,276
2021 22 #4,532
2020 13 #6,401
2019 14 #6,195
2018 16 #5,608
2017 21 #4,645
2016 21 #4,667
2015 23 #4,334
2014 19 #4,934
2013 24 #4,096
2012 19 #4,911
2011 16 #5,498
2010 36 #3,142
2009 25 #4,076
2008 24 #4,178
2007 23 #4,278
2006 26 #3,820
2005 24 #3,852
2004 21 #4,162
2003 30 #3,142
2002 26 #3,385
2001 29 #3,087
2000 25 #3,343
1995 14 #4,351
1990 18 #3,360
1985 17 #2,868
1980 18 #2,649
1975 25 #1,903
1970 23 #1,859
1965 6 #3,660
1960 5 #4,218
1955 – –
1950 – –
1945 – –
1940 – –
1935 – –
1930 5 #4,185
1925 – –
1920 – –
1915 – –
1910 – –
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1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
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Famous people named Evangelos

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Evangelos Venizelos Evangelos Venizelos Greek politician (born 1957) Contemporary
  2. 2 Evangelos Zappas Evangelos Zappas Greek philanthropist and businessman (1800–1865) 18th century
  3. 3 Evangelos Damaskos Greek pole vaulter b. 1801 · 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Evangelos, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Evangelos?

The median living Evangelos is about 25 years old. Half of all living Evangeloss are between 15 and 42 years old.

How many people named Evangelos are alive today?

An estimated 1,100 people named Evangelos are alive in the United States, based on 1,162 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Evangelos mean?

Evangelos, Vangelis is a common Greek male name.

How popular is the name Evangelos in 2025?

Evangelos ranked #7,331 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Evangelos?

1,162 babies have been named Evangelos in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Evangelos most popular?

Evangelos peaked in 2010, when 36 newborns received the name.

Is Evangelos a boy or girl name?

Evangelos is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Evangelos rising or falling?

Evangelos is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Evangelos?

Well-known people named Evangelos include Evangelos Venizelos (politician), Evangelos Zappas (businessperson), Evangelos Damaskos (athlete).

Names like Evangelos

Names that sound and feel close to Evangelos: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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