Everly
Everly is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wild boar woodland or meadow.
Origin and history
Everly is a modern given name derived from an English surname, which originally comes from Old English place names meaning wild boar clearing. While historically rare as a first name, it experienced a rapid rise in popularity in the United States during the 2010s. It fits well among contemporary surnames-turned-first-names with soft, melodic vowel sounds.
Popularity in the United States
43,374 babies in the United States have been named Everly since 1880. It ranks #658 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #57.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 256 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,248 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,822 |
Famous people named Everly
- Everly Carganilla: Actress
Nicknames
Evie, Ev, Ever
Fun facts
- Everly entered the top 1000 U.S. female names in 2012 and quickly surged into the top 100 within a decade.
- It derives from Old English place names such as Everley or Everley, combining 'eofor' (boar) and 'leah' (wood or meadow).