Beverly

Beverly - A very unique female name

Beverly appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #681. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Beverly and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Beverly? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Beverly. The baby girl name Beverly was given to 195 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1018 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,684 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Beverly peaked in popularity 89 years ago in 1937 on position 14.

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Beverly is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Beverly is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #194 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,486.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Beverly is where you live.

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Beverly origin and meaning

English — transferred surname and place name

From an English place name in Old English — beofor 'beaver' + leah 'clearing': 'beaver clearing'

Beverly began as a Yorkshire place name meaning 'beaver clearing,' became a surname, and crossed to a girl's first name in the late 19th century, helped by the novel Beverly of Graustark (1904). It peaked in 1953, when over 11,000 girls were named Beverly, then fell for decades. It has been rising since 2020 in the grandma-name revival, though from a low base.

Attested etymology

Beverly is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Beverly, pop culture references for the name Beverly and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Beverly

We've found the following names that sound similar to Beverly, sorted by popularity.

Brielle / Briella / Brylee / Beverley / Braylee / Beryl / Briley / Brylie / Beverlee / Brilee /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Beverly

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Beverly a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Beverly?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BEV-er-lee · /ˈbɛvərli/

Around the world

• Beverley (English) — The British place-name spelling, also used as a given name in Britain

Spellings and nicknames

• Beverley — The spelling with a second -e, a name in its own right

Nicknames: BevBevvie

Famous bearers

• Beverly Cleary — American children's author, creator of Ramona Quimby (1916–2021) Contemporary
• Beverly Sills — American operatic soprano and arts administrator (1929–2007) Contemporary

Style

SurnameVintage revivalPlace name

Why parents choose it

Parents are bringing Beverly back as a polished grandma name with literary warmth from Beverly Cleary. It feels cheerful, capable and ready for revival.

Worth knowing

• Beverly Hills is a loud association — glamorous to some, showy to others
• Still reads as a grandmother name to many, though that is changing