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Beverly
GirlOld English, English· “beaver stream”
- Meaning
- beaver stream
- Origin
- Old English, English
- Pronunciation
- BEH-vur-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,018
- US babies 2025
- 246
- Best rank
- #14 (1937)
- Peak year
- 1953
Meaning and origin of Beverly
Beverly is an Old English and English name that means “beaver stream”.
Beverly comes from an English place name, Beverley in Yorkshire, which means "beaver stream," from Old English beofor, "beaver," and a word for a stream or lake. It began as a surname and was used as a boys' name before becoming mainly a girls' name in the early twentieth century, helped by George Barr McCutcheon's novel Beverly of Graustark. The city of Beverly Hills in California also carries the name. Pronounced BEH-vur-lee, it has a friendly, mid-century feel. Bev is a classic nickname. Beverly suits parents who like vintage names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Beverley.
Popularity over time
Beverly first appears in US Social Security records in 1893. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 95 different years, starting in 1905. Its best national rank was #14 in 1937, and the most babies received it in 1953, when 11,240 were named Beverly. In 2025, 246 babies were named Beverly, and it ranked #1,018 nationally. That is 59% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #207 in 1920, #31 in 1950, #334 in 1980, #1,114 in 2000, #2,011 in 2010, and #1,018 in 2025. Of the 378,561 US girls named Beverly since records began, 26% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 95,122 babies. Since 2010, 2,732 more have been named Beverly.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kathryn, Vicki, Jo, Marsha, and Christine.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Beverly ranked highest in South Dakota, New Hampshire, and Minnesota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #194 | 6 |
| New Hampshire | #240 | 5 |
| Minnesota | #403 | 13 |
| Utah | #495 | 8 |
| Wisconsin | #521 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Beverly is usually pronounced BEH-vur-lee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-ly”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Beverley.
Middle names for Beverly
A few middle names that flow with Beverly: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Beverly
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beverly mean?
Beverly is an Old English and English name that means “beaver stream”.
What is the origin of the name Beverly?
Beverly has Old English and English roots. Beverly comes from an English place name, Beverley in Yorkshire, which means "beaver stream," from Old English beofor, "beaver," and a word for a stream or lake.
Is Beverly a popular name?
Not especially. Beverly ranked #1,018 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Beverly a boy or girl name?
Beverly is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Beverly?
Beverly is usually pronounced BEH-vur-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings