How Many People Are Named Beverly?

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

Beverly
Rare
Old English

Beverly means 'beaver meadow' and has a charming old-world feel. That's 1 in 1,472 Americans named Beverly, making it uncommon yet beloved. With 90% over 60, it's clear this name skews towards an older generation.

~11,435
Living in US
1 in 28,986
Americans
1953
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beaver meadow
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Warm-hearted Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

224,166
Worldwide Bearers
#1,636
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,124
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,103
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,059
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
651
🇳🇿 New Zealand
471
🇭🇹 Haiti
397
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
390
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
350
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
278

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,201 (1%)
♀ Female
222,965 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
4,892
Would be under 30 (1%)
32,171
Would be 30–60 (8%)
345,870
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 382,933 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: 1953

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
5

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

📜 Beverly Through the Generations

Beverly reached its peak popularity in 1953 with 11,287 births, reflecting a time when this name was widely embraced. Today, there are 224,166 people named Beverly living in the U.S., with the majority being over 60 years old. This age distribution highlights how Beverly remains a classic choice, cherished by older generations and now gaining traction again among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 25,157
California 24,685
Pennsylvania 22,880
Ohio 22,876
Illinois 20,799
Michigan 19,820
Texas 18,510
Indiana 11,847
Massachusetts 11,013
Missouri 10,863

⭐ Famous People Named Beverly

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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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Beverly's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Beverly

How Many People Have the Name Beverly?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,435 people in the United States currently share the name Beverly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,986 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Beverly a Common or Rare Name?

Beverly is classified as 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 Beverly Mean?

Beverly means "beaver meadow" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Beverly in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Beverly Most Popular?

The name Beverly reached peak popularity in 1953, with 11,287 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Beverly?

Approximately 11,435 people named Beverly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,435. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,986 Americans.

Is Beverly a rare name?

Beverly is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,986 Americans has this name.

What does the name Beverly mean?

Beverly means "beaver meadow" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Beverly more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Beverly are male and 99% are female.

When was Beverly most popular?

Beverly peaked in 1953 with 11,287 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US11,435
All-Time Births11,435
1 in X1 in 28,986
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1953
World Rank#1,636
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.