Waverly Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationWAY-ver-lee / /ˈweɪ.vər.li/English; Old English
Meaning
English: meadow near the river; Old English: from the meadow by the river
Historical & Cultural Background
Waverly is derived from Old English elements referring to a meadow and a river. It has been used as a place name in England, notably in Waverley, Surrey. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, partly due to Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Waverley'. It is often associated with nature and tranquility.
Trend Summary
Waverly has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Waverly
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Waverly was first seen in the United States in 1881. Waverly has ranked as high as #979 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Waverly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Waverly (1981)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 31 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 27 |
| 1922 | 34 |
| 1923 | 35 |
| 1924 | 40 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 42 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 34 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 46 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 40 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |