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Beverley Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Beverley

"A place name: A market town and civil parish with a town council and county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. A community in the Rural Municipality of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. A suburb of Adelaide in the City of Charles Sturt, South Australia. A town and local government area (the Shire of Beverley) in the Wheatbelt region, Western Australia."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1938 👥 13,457 in US
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Meaning
A place name: A market town and civil parish with a town council and county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. A community in the Rural Municipality of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. A suburb of Adelaide in the City of Charles Sturt, South Australia. A town and local government area (the Shire of Beverley) in the Wheatbelt region, Western Australia.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
13,457
Life Path
Number 4

📖 What Does Beverley Mean?

Beverly or Beverley is a name and surname. It is derived from an English surname, which was in turn taken from the place name Beverley. The place name derives from Old English, combining befer (beaver) and leah (clearing).

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Beverly or Beverley is a name and surname. It is derived from an English surname, which was in turn taken from the place name Beverley. The place name derives from Old English, combining befer (beaver) and leah (clearing).…

Root Element
Beverley
Core Meaning
"A place name: A market town and civil parish with a town council and county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. A community in the Rural Municipality of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. A suburb of Adelaide in the City of Charles Sturt, South Australia. A town and local government area (the Shire of Beverley) in the Wheatbelt region, Western Australia."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Beverley

B 2
E 5
V 4
E 5
R 9
L 3
E 5
Y 7
SUM 4
4
Life Path
Stability & Hard Work
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male3%
♀ Female97%

Based on 13,457 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 13,457
Peak year 1938 (414)
First recorded 1912
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Beverley" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A place name: A market town and civil parish with a town council and county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. A community in the Rural Municipality of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. A suburb of Adelaide in the City of Charles Sturt, South Australia. A town and local government area (the Shire of Beverley) in the Wheatbelt region, Western Australia.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~13,457 people named Beverley in the US. Peaked in 1938 with 414 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Beverley?

The Life Path number for Beverley is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 7.

Is Beverley a boy or girl name?

Beverley is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 3% male and 97% female.

How many people are named Beverley in the US?

Approximately 13,457 people in the United States are named Beverley. The name peaked in 1938 with 414 recorded uses.

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