Gender: Female
Pronunciation: EH V AH L AH N AE SH F ER D
Evelyn Ashford is an American retired track and field athlete, the 1984 Olympic champion in the 100-meter dash, and the world record-holder in the 60-yard dash. She ran under the 11-second barrier over 30 times and was the first to run under 11 seconds in an Olympic Games. Ashford has the distinction of owning the longest unbroken athletics record.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 28, 2024
On the name Evelyn Ashford, Evelyn means Hazelnut, Little Bird, Desired, Life Giving, Light, Life, Bird, Beauty, Radiance. Ashford means Lives in the Ash Tree Ford, Ford Near Ash Trees, Dweller by the Oak-tree Ford.
The name Evelyn Ashford is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Evelyn is commonly found in United States of America, Chile, Mexico, and 91 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH V AH L AH N AE SH F ER D
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Evelyn Ashford correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Evelyn Ashford correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Evelyn Ashford with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Evelyn Ashford might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Evelyn Ashford spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Evelyn is recorded 91,078 times globally, ranking it as the 654th most common name worldwide.
Evelyn is most prevalent in United States of America, with 18,660 occurrences, making it the 297th most popular name in the country.
In Puerto Rico, the name Evelyn is found among 1 in every 65 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #297 | 1 : 97 |
| Chile | #138 | 1 : 69 |
| Mexico | #309 | 1 : 131 |
| Peru | #230 | 1 : 165 |
| Nigeria | #256 | 1 : 239 |
| Colombia | #615 | 1 : 352 |
| Italy | #815 | 1 : 334 |
| South Africa | #648 | 1 : 721 |
| Malaysia | #556 | 1 : 837 |
| United Kingdom | #640 | 1 : 242 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Evelyn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Evelyn Ashford is an American retired track and field athlete, the 1984 Olympic champion in the 100-meter dash, and the world record-holder in the 60-yard dash. She ran under the 11-second barrier over 30 times and was the first to run under 11 seconds in an Olympic Games. Ashford has the distinction of owning the longest unbroken athletics record.
Find the ideal nickname for Evelyn Ashford (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Evelyn Ashford? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Evelyn Ashford. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.