Beverly
Beverly is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Beaver stream or meadow of the beavers.
Origin and history
Beverly originates from an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'beaver stream'. Historically used as a masculine name in Britain and the U.S., it shifted predominantly to female usage during the 20th century. Today, male usage of the name in the United States is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,632 babies in the United States have been named Beverly since 1880. It ranks #1824 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (41.6 %)
- KY (7.3 %)
- LA (6.5 %)
- CA (6 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 107 |
| 1890-1900 | 76 |
| 1900-1910 | 108 |
| 1910-1920 | 627 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,060 |
| 1930-1940 | 969 |
| 1940-1950 | 744 |
| 1950-1960 | 537 |
| 1960-1970 | 250 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Beverly
- Beverly Thomas: Politician
Nicknames
Bev
Fun facts
- Beverly was initially used almost exclusively for boys in England before becoming popular for girls in the early 20th century.
- It originated from the town of Beverley in East Yorkshire, England.