Waverly
Waverly is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Meadow of quaking aspens.
Origin and history
Waverly originates as an English habitational surname derived from places named for quaking aspen trees near a meadow. Historically used predominantly as a masculine name in earlier U.S. records, it is now given rare usage for boys while becoming more popular for girls. In recent years, it remains a rare choice for male infants in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,987 babies in the United States have been named Waverly since 1880. It ranks #2887 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- VA (82.2 %)
- NC (15.3 %)
- NY (1.2 %)
- MD (0.62 %)
- PA (0.62 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 53 |
| 1910-1920 | 174 |
| 1920-1930 | 310 |
| 1930-1940 | 235 |
| 1940-1950 | 265 |
| 1950-1960 | 307 |
| 1960-1970 | 201 |
| 1970-1980 | 123 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 65 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Fun facts
- It originated as an Old English place name referring to a meadow overgrown with aspen trees.
- Waverley Abbey in Surrey, founded in 1128, was the first Cistercian monastery in England.