Beverley
Beverley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Beaver stream or beaver meadow.
Origin and history
Beverley is an English name originally derived from a place name meaning 'beaver stream' or 'beaver clearing'. Historically popular in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States, it is a variant spelling of Beverly. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
13,062 babies in the United States have been named Beverley since 1880. It ranks #1401 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2042.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- NY (9 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
- VA (6.4 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 243 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,863 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,511 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,425 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,390 |
| 1960-1970 | 996 |
| 1970-1980 | 274 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 42 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Beverley
- Beverley Mitchell: Actress, Singer
- Beverley Knight: Singer, Actress
- Beverley Cross: Playwright, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Bev, Bevs
Fun facts
- The name originally derives from the market town of Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
- While Beverly is the standard U.S. spelling, the variant with an extra 'e' retains the historic English town's spelling.