How Many People Are Named Bev?

Complete statistics for the name Bev: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bev
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Bev is a very rare female name, with only 834 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 395,695 Americans. The majority of those named Bev are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1959.

~834
Living in US
1 in 395,695
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Beverly
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Friendly Practical Warm
11
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 11 represents spiritual enlightenment and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

77,858
Worldwide Bearers
#12,661
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
30,563
🇺🇸 United States
26,252
🇦🇺 Australia
7,847
🇳🇿 New Zealand
6,202
🇬🇧 England
5,151
🇿🇦 South Africa
929
🇬🇧 Wales
265
🇬🇧 Scotland
124
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇵🇭 Philippines
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
834 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
71
Would be 30–60 (7%)
932
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 1,003 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
49
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bev Through the Generations

Bev has been a stable presence through the generations, peaking in 1959 with 127 births. Today, most people named Bev are over 60, with only a small fraction under 30. This trend suggests that while the name remains popular among older generations, it's less favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 109
California 64
Michigan 63
Pennsylvania 43
Illinois 34
Washington 27
Minnesota 24
Indiana 21
Wisconsin 12
Iowa 7

⭐ Famous People Named Bev

Bev is a unisex given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Beverly or Beverley. It may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Bev

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bev's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Bev

How Many People Have the Name Bev?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 834 people in the United States currently share the name Bev. That works out to roughly 1 in every 395,695 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bev a Common or Rare Name?

Bev is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bev Mean?

Bev means "creative variant of Beverly" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bev in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Bev Most Popular?

The name Bev reached peak popularity in 1959, with 127 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bev?

Approximately 834 people named Bev live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,003. That works out to roughly 1 in 395,695 Americans.

Is Bev a rare name?

Bev is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 395,695 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bev mean?

Bev means "creative variant of Beverly" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Bev more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bev are male and 100% are female.

When was Bev most popular?

Bev peaked in 1959 with 127 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US834
All-Time Births1,003
1 in X1 in 395,695
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1959
World Rank#12,661
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.