Beverly Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEV-er-lee / /ˈbɛv.ər.li/English; Old English
Meaning
English: Beaver stream; Old English: From the beaver stream
Historical & Cultural Background
Beverly originated as a place name in England, derived from the Old English elements 'beofor' (beaver) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow). It was traditionally used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females today.
Trend Summary
Beverly has seen a decline in popularity as a boy's name since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bev
- Beverley
International Variants
- Beverley (English)
- Beverli (Turkish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Beverly was first seen in the United States in 1880. Beverly has ranked as high as #777 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Beverly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Beverly (1972)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 15 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1912 | 44 |
| 1913 | 46 |
| 1914 | 60 |
| 1915 | 113 |
| 1916 | 76 |
| 1917 | 73 |
| 1918 | 83 |
| 1919 | 93 |
| 1920 | 94 |
| 1921 | 102 |
| 1922 | 95 |
| 1923 | 108 |
| 1924 | 107 |
| 1925 | 88 |
| 1926 | 121 |
| 1927 | 117 |
| 1928 | 114 |
| 1929 | 114 |
| 1930 | 103 |
| 1931 | 92 |
| 1932 | 117 |
| 1933 | 91 |
| 1934 | 102 |
| 1935 | 97 |
| 1936 | 92 |
| 1937 | 97 |
| 1938 | 95 |
| 1939 | 83 |
| 1940 | 95 |
| 1941 | 99 |
| 1942 | 87 |
| 1943 | 88 |
| 1944 | 68 |
| 1945 | 51 |
| 1946 | 65 |
| 1947 | 73 |
| 1948 | 54 |
| 1949 | 64 |
| 1950 | 61 |
| 1951 | 52 |
| 1952 | 84 |
| 1953 | 47 |
| 1954 | 68 |
| 1955 | 55 |
| 1956 | 41 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1959 | 49 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |