Beverly
How to say it: BEV-ur-lee · /ˈbɛvərli/
From an English place name meaning 'beaver stream' (Old English 'beofor' + 'leah').
Beverly was the 896th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 246 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are up about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #772 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #896 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 246 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,477 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | +57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #772 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its 1930s height, Beverly remains in steady circulation far below that mark. The coming stretch should bring a modest lift.
What goes with it
Mellow lapping sounds fill three easy syllables, giving Beverly the easy feel of a place name. Shirley belongs in the same set.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Beverly is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Beverly
- Beverly D'Angelo (born 1951)American actress
- Beverly Sills (1929–2007)American operatic soprano
- Beverly Aadland (1942–2010)American film actress
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