How Many People Are Named Waverly?
Complete statistics for the name Waverly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Waverly is a very rare female name, with only 5,066 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 65,140 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 63% of those named Waverly being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 6,296 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Waverly Through the Generations
Waverly has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 387 births. The name's current generation skew shows that 3,966 individuals are under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation choice. With an average age of 35, Waverly is well-represented across different age groups, but the majority are still relatively young, suggesting continued growth in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Waverly
Waverly is a given name, a transferred use of a surname and place name that likely meant “meadow filled with quivering aspens”. Modern parents might also associate the name with ocean waves because of the first syllable of the name.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Waverly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Waverly
How Many People Have the Name Waverly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 143 people in the United States currently share the name Waverly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,317,827 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Waverly a Common or Rare Name?
Waverly 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 Waverly Mean?
Waverly means "creative variant of Waver" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Waverly in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.
When Was Waverly Most Popular?
The name Waverly reached peak popularity in 2021, with 387 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 Waverly?
Approximately 143 people named Waverly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 143. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,317,827 Americans.
Is Waverly a rare name?
Waverly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,317,827 Americans has this name.
What does the name Waverly mean?
Waverly means "creative variant of Waver" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Waverly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Waverly are male and 83% are female.
When was Waverly most popular?
Waverly peaked in 2021 with 387 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.