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Everly
GirlEnglish, Old English· “from an English place name”
- Meaning
- from an English place name
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- EH-vur-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #91
- US babies 2025
- 2,695
- Best rank
- #42 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Everly
Everly is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
Everly comes from an English surname taken from a place name, probably from the Old English eofor, "wild boar," and leah, "woodland clearing." The surname became well known through the Everly Brothers, the American duo whose close harmonies influenced generations of pop and rock musicians. As a first name, Everly is recent and has risen quickly for girls in the United States, helped by its resemblance to Ever and Evelyn. It sounds light and airy, with a flowing three-syllable rhythm. Evie and Ev are natural nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Everley.
Popularity over time
Everly first appears in US Social Security records in 1944. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 14 different years, starting in 2012. Its best national rank was #42 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,782 babies. In 2025, 2,695 babies were named Everly, and it ranked #91 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #9,394 in 2000, #1,437 in 2010, and #91 in 2025. Of the 43,374 US girls named Everly since records began, 50% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 21,248 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Stella, Cora, Arya, Layla, and Brielle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Everly ranked highest in South Dakota, Idaho, and North Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #53 | 15 |
| Idaho | #55 | 29 |
| North Dakota | #63 | 13 |
| Oklahoma | #65 | 46 |
| Vermont | #68 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Everly is usually pronounced EH-vur-lee, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ly”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Everley.
Middle names for Everly
A few middle names that flow with Everly: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Everly
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Everly mean?
Everly is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
What is the origin of the name Everly?
Everly has English and Old English roots. Everly comes from an English surname taken from a place name, probably from the Old English eofor, "wild boar," and leah, "woodland clearing." The surname became well known through the Everly Brothers, the American duo whose close harmonies influenced generations of pop and rock musicians.
Is Everly a popular name?
Yes. Everly ranked #91 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Everly a boy or girl name?
Everly is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Everly?
Everly is usually pronounced EH-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