Waverly
How to say it: WAY-ver-lee · /ˈweɪvərli/
English surname from a Surrey place-name; from Old English meaning 'meadow of quivering aspens'.
Waverly was the 903rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 244 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 98% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #957 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #903 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 244 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,587 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +98% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #957 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent years, Waverly is enjoying its best decade in the 2020s. Even at this high, a slight dip is expected.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy over three flowing syllables, Waverly feels leafy and lyrical. Everly harmonizes in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Waverly is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Keep exploring
About as popular as Waverly
Find names you'll both love, starting with Waverly
The one-minute style quiz.