Beverley Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BEV-er-lee //ˈbɛv.ər.li//
Origin: English; Old English
Meaning: English: Beaver meadow; Old English: Beofor-leah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Beverley has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "beofor," meaning "beaver," and "leah," which translates to "clearing" or "meadow." Thus, the literal meaning of Beverley can be interpreted as "beaver meadow." The name initially appeared as a place name in England, particularly associated with Beverley, a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, which was recorded as "Beferlic" in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over time, the name transitioned from a geographical designation to a personal name, particularly in the Middle Ages, as surnames began to evolve into given names.
Historically, the name gained prominence through notable figures and ecclesiastical connections. The town of Beverley became significant in the 8th century with the establishment of the Abbey of St.
John, attracting pilgrims and contributing to the name's association with religious and cultural heritage. The name was further popularized by the 12th-century saint, St.
John of Beverley, who was a bishop and revered for his piety. His canonization in the 12th century solidified the town's importance and, by extension, the name Beverley.
Culturally, Beverley has been associated with themes of nature and tranquility, reflective of its etymological roots. The imagery of a "beaver meadow" evokes a sense of pastoral beauty, which has resonated through literature and art over the centuries.
The name has also seen variations, such as Beverly, which emerged later, particularly in American contexts. The enduring appeal of Beverley can be attributed to its historical significance and the serene connotations associated with its meaning, making it a name that carries both a rich heritage and a connection to the natural world.
Famous people named Beverley
In this section, you will find notable people named Beverley. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Beverley who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Beverley Knight is a singer and songwriter best known for her albums Prodigal Sista, Who's Gonna Save Your Soul, and Voice.
Fictional characters named Beverley
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Beverley is a fictional character from the comic book series The Amazing Spider-Man. She is a significant supporting character who has been involved in various storylines alongside Spider-Man.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Beverley was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Beverley has ranked as high as #571 nationally, which occurred in 1938, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Virginia, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Beverley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Beverley is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Beverley was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Beverley.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1990 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1988 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1985 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1983 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1982 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1980 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1979 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1978 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1977 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1976 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1975 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1974 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1973 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1972 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1971 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1970 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1969 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1968 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1967 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1966 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 1965 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 1964 | 121 | 0 | 121 |
| 1963 | 110 | 6 | 104 |
| 1962 | 136 | 5 | 131 |
| 1961 | 144 | 5 | 139 |
| 1960 | 171 | 0 | 171 |
| 1959 | 167 | 0 | 167 |
| 1958 | 206 | 0 | 206 |
| 1957 | 236 | 0 | 236 |
| 1956 | 231 | 0 | 231 |
| 1955 | 237 | 0 | 237 |
| 1954 | 253 | 0 | 253 |
| 1953 | 249 | 0 | 249 |
| 1952 | 257 | 6 | 251 |
| 1951 | 282 | 5 | 277 |
| 1950 | 283 | 0 | 283 |
| 1949 | 272 | 7 | 265 |
| 1948 | 318 | 5 | 313 |
| 1947 | 384 | 11 | 373 |
| 1946 | 359 | 7 | 352 |
| 1945 | 286 | 0 | 286 |
| 1944 | 367 | 0 | 367 |
| 1943 | 407 | 13 | 394 |
| 1942 | 385 | 8 | 377 |
| 1941 | 353 | 5 | 348 |
| 1940 | 359 | 9 | 350 |
| 1939 | 349 | 8 | 341 |
| 1938 | 414 | 7 | 407 |
| 1937 | 379 | 8 | 371 |
| 1936 | 376 | 6 | 370 |
| 1935 | 361 | 11 | 350 |
| 1934 | 361 | 14 | 347 |
| 1933 | 319 | 9 | 310 |
| 1932 | 346 | 9 | 337 |
| 1931 | 331 | 13 | 318 |
| 1930 | 372 | 12 | 360 |
| 1929 | 325 | 10 | 315 |
| 1928 | 335 | 14 | 321 |
| 1927 | 287 | 15 | 272 |
| 1926 | 241 | 14 | 227 |
| 1925 | 197 | 10 | 187 |
| 1924 | 162 | 15 | 147 |
| 1923 | 145 | 14 | 131 |
| 1922 | 114 | 16 | 98 |
| 1921 | 106 | 13 | 93 |
| 1920 | 85 | 13 | 72 |
| 1919 | 68 | 10 | 58 |
| 1918 | 77 | 11 | 66 |
| 1917 | 62 | 14 | 48 |
| 1916 | 39 | 11 | 28 |
| 1915 | 38 | 13 | 25 |
| 1914 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 1913 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1912 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
Top States for Beverley (1973)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 5 |