Waverly
Waverly is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Meadow of quivering aspens.
Origin and history
Waverly is a female name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname and place name meaning meadow of quivering aspens. Historically associated with literature and geography, it has seen a distinct rise in U.S. usage as a modern nature-inspired surname name.
Popularity in the United States
4,563 babies in the United States have been named Waverly since 1880. It ranks #2590 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #795.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- VA (6.7 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 66 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 244 |
| 2000-2010 | 390 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,650 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,979 |
Nicknames
Wave, Waver
Fun facts
- The original Old English elements refer to a meadow dominated by aspen trees that quiver or wave in the wind.
- Sir Walter Scott popularized the variant spelling Waverley in his famous 1814 historical novel of the same name.
- While used historically, nearly half of all U.S. birth registrations for females named Waverly since 1880 have occurred since 2020.